How far is Boulder, CO from Fort Morgan, CO?

The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Fort Morgan, CO is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
95.6 mi
01h 44m
Flight
79.37 mi
127.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.37 mi
Kilometers
127.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.6 mi
Kilometers
153.86 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:16 AM MDT
Return by in Boulder
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulder
2026-04-18T01:32
Arrive Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Boulder
47.7 mi
00h 52m
To Fort Morgan
47.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Fort Morgan.

  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 Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    3170 ft · 42 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Parkway, Interlocken Loop

    1460 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Parkway, RTD Park-n-Ride, Louisville

    67 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Interlocken Loop

    650 ft · 24 sec · Interlocken Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Northwest Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on E-470

    11.3 mi · 11 min · E-470

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 120th Avenue

    2365 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 120th Avenue

    718 ft · 28 sec · East 120th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto E 470 Toll North

    1885 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    2403 ft · 27 sec · E-470

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Heartland Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Fort Morgan, New Raymer

    1197 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Beaver Avenue

    113 m · 12 sec · East Beaver Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Street

    111 m · 10 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
61.1 mi · 64%
E-470
11.7 mi · 12%
Northwest Parkway
9.8 mi · 10%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8.26 mi · 9%
I 76 East
1.06 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

61.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 52m from Boulder
Leave By
3:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Boulder and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Fort Morgan?

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Boulder and 47.8 miles from Fort Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Boulder and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Fort Lupton City Hall

Fort Lupton , CO
130 S McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Fort Morgan. Straight-line distance: 79.37 mi (127.73 km).

Boulder

#1 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Fort Morgan

#2 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Start: Boulder (-105.27055, 40.01499)
End: Fort Morgan (-103.79995, 40.25026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.76 $27.53
Premium $4.39 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $4.74 $15.96 $31.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulder and Fort Morgan. The current time is 01:32:00.

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.