How far is Boulder, CO from Mead, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Mead, CO is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Mead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Mead.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · Arapahoe Avenue
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Turn left onto Foothills Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Foothills Parkway
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Continue on Diagonal Highway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Diagonal Highway
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Continue on Ken Pratt Boulevard
5.4 mi · 8 min · Ken Pratt Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 119
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 119
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Turn left onto County Road 5 1/2
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 5 1/2
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 26
2854 ft · 58 sec · County Road 26
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Continue on County Road 7
3.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 7
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Continue on South 3rd Street
636 ft · 22 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Mead.
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.
Diagonal Highway
Continue on Diagonal Highway
8.58 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Snow Showers leaving Boulder and Snow Showers near Mead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Mead?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Longmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Boulder and 12.6 miles from Mead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Boulder and Snow Showers near Mead.
Stop Ideas Near Longmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Boulder City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Longmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Mead. Straight-line distance: 20.83 mi (33.53 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 Mead
Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,003 |
| Coordinates | 40.2333200, -104.9985900 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mead (-104.99859, 40.23332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
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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