How far is Boulder, CO from Gunnison, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Gunnison, CO is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Gunnison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Gunnison.
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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
101.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right
59.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Turn right onto North Iowa Street
159 m · 23 sec · North Iowa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Gunnison.
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
101 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Boulder and Sunny near Gunnison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Gunnison?
The road trip is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Boulder and 105.9 miles from Gunnison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 77 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boulder and Sunny near Gunnison.
Stop Ideas Near Fairplay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairplay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Gunnison. Straight-line distance: 134.66 mi (216.72 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 Gunnison
County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,840 |
| Coordinates | 38.5458200, -106.9253200 |
| Altitude | 2348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunnison (-106.92532, 38.54582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $27.62 | $55.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $30.51 | $61.01 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.80 | $65.60 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $35.39 | $70.77 |
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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