How far is Boulder, CO from Battlement Mesa, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Battlement Mesa, CO is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (244 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Snow Showers
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Battlement Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Battlement Mesa.
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Start on the route
27 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 19th Street
44 m · 14 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
3210 ft · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue
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Turn right onto 28th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street
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Turn straight onto Baseline Road
865 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Baseline Road, Broadway South
116 m · 16 sec
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Continue on 27th Way
1484 ft · 46 sec · 27th Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on South Foothills Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · South Foothills Highway
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn right
2993 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
185.5 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Parachute, Battlement Mesa
1170 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto North Battlement Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Battlement Parkway
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Continue on West Battlement Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Battlement Parkway
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Continue on South Battlement Parkway
62 m · 11 sec · South Battlement Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Battlement Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Battlement Mesa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
185 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Snow Showers leaving Boulder and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Battlement Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Battlement Mesa?
The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Boulder and 106.4 miles from Battlement Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.6 miles (244 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.74 one way or $55.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Boulder and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Battlement Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Vail
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vail.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Battlement Mesa. Straight-line distance: 151.63 mi (244.03 km).
#1 Boulder
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 107,645 |
| Coordinates | 40.0149900, -105.2705500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Battlement Mesa
Census-designated place in Garfield County, Colorado
| Population | 4,471 |
| Coordinates | 39.4413700, -108.0250700 |
| Altitude | 1673 |
| Country | United States |
End: Battlement Mesa (-108.02507, 39.44137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $27.74 | $55.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $30.63 | $61.26 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.93 | $65.87 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $35.53 | $71.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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