How far is Boulder, CO from Lincoln Park, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Lincoln Park, CO is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Lincoln Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Lincoln Park.
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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 Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver
2497 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on I 25 south: Denver
2037 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
68.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1331 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue
674 ft · 32 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Logan Street
72 m · 10 sec · Logan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Logan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Lincoln Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
68.1 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Boulder and Sunny near Lincoln Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Lincoln Park?
The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Boulder and 71.9 miles from Lincoln Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 12:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boulder and Sunny near Lincoln Park.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
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 Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 109.6 mi (176.39 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 Lincoln Park
Situated in the Arkansas River Valley at an elevation of 5,390 feet, this Fremont County census-designated place borders the city of Cañon City to the southeast.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.4291600, -105.2199900 |
| Altitude | 1643 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Park (-105.21999, 38.42916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $4.33 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $23.93 | $47.85 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $33.04 | $66.08 |
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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