How far is Boulder, CO from Erie, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Erie, CO is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Erie.
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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
3.4 mi · 7 min · Arapahoe Avenue
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Continue on Arapahoe Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Arapahoe Road
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Jasper Road
2 mi · 4 min · Jasper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jay Road
8 m · 1 sec · Jay Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Jay Road
931 ft · 28 sec · Jay Road
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Turn right
57 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jay Road
2525 ft · 1 min · Jay Road
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Continue on Cheesman Street
1480 ft · 1 min · Cheesman Street
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Turn right onto Holbrook Street
142 m · 28 sec · Holbrook Street
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Turn left onto Wells Street
19 m · 3 sec · Wells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Erie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Arapahoe Road
Continue on Arapahoe Road
5.5 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Boulder and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Erie?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Boulder and 7.4 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boulder and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Louisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisville.
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Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Erie. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.18 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 Erie
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 30,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.0502600, -105.0499800 |
| Altitude | 1532 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erie (-105.04998, 40.05026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
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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