How far is Boulder, CO from Black Forest, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Black Forest, CO is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Black Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Black Forest.
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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 Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver
2497 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on I 25 south: Denver
2037 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
63 mi · 1 hr 10 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Interquest Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Interquest Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Interquest Parkway
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Turn right onto Shoup Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Shoup Road
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Turn left onto Black Forest Road
25 m · 2 sec · Black Forest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Black Forest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Black Forest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
63 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Snow Showers leaving Boulder and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Black Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Black Forest?
The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carriage Club is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Boulder and 46.4 miles from Black Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Boulder and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Black Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Carriage Club
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carriage Club.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Black Forest. Straight-line distance: 75.6 mi (121.66 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 Black Forest
Census designated place
| Population | 13,116 |
| Coordinates | 39.0130500, -104.7008100 |
| Altitude | 2246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black Forest (-104.70081, 39.01305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
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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