How far is Boulder, CO from Conifer, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Conifer, CO is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Conifer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Conifer.
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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
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South: Fairplay
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 73
36 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
73 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
587 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant Park Road
653 ft · 11 sec · Pleasant Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Conifer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 285 South
Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Boulder and Clear near Conifer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Conifer?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Golden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Boulder and 21.9 miles from Conifer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boulder and Clear near Conifer.
Stop Ideas Near Golden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Conifer. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55 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 Conifer
Situated southwest of Denver in the Jefferson County foothills, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 8,278 feet within a densely forested region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5211000, -105.3052700 |
| Altitude | 2523 |
| Country | United States |
End: Conifer (-105.30527, 39.5211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.94 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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