How far is Boulder, CO from Evergreen, CO?

The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Evergreen, CO is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.02 mi
01h 02m
Flight
26.49 mi
42.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.49 mi
Kilometers
42.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.02 mi
Kilometers
64.41 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM MDT
Return by in Boulder
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulder
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boulder
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Golden
CO

County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

From Boulder
20 mi
00h 31m
To Evergreen
20 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 25 mph W
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Evergreen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Evergreen.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    44 m · 14 sec · 19th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue

    3210 ft · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Baseline Road

    865 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Baseline Road, Broadway South

    116 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on 27th Way

    1484 ft · 46 sec · 27th Way

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Foothills Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · South Foothills Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2993 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 74: Evergreen Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Evergreen Parkway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Evergreen Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bear Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bear Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    70 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Evergreen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Foothills Highway
15.8 mi · 39%
I 70 West
8.33 mi · 21%
Evergreen Parkway
6.19 mi · 15%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.9 mi · 7%
Broadway
2.19 mi · 5%
Bear Creek Road
1.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Foothills Highway

Continue on South Foothills Highway

8.29 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden
00h 31m from Boulder
Leave By
4:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers leaving Boulder and Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Evergreen?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 20 miles from Boulder and 20 miles from Evergreen.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers around Boulder and Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Evergreen.

Stop Ideas Near Golden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Golden and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 13 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

20 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

34 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

35 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 26.49 mi (42.63 km).

Boulder

#1 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Evergreen

#2 Evergreen

County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States

Population3,944
Coordinates39.6333200, -105.3172100
Altitude2150
CountryUnited States
Start: Boulder (-105.27055, 40.01499)
End: Evergreen (-105.31721, 39.63332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.43
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.21 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.39 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $4.74 $6.68 $13.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulder and Evergreen. The current time is 03:51:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.