How far is Boulder, CO from Roxborough Park, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Roxborough Park, CO is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
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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 09m.
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.
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
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 Roxborough Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Roxborough 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 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
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Platte Canyon Road
863 ft · 29 sec · South Platte Canyon Road
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Continue on Waterton Road
2225 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road
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Turn right onto Dante Drive
1005 ft · 48 sec · Dante Drive
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Turn left onto Raphael Lane
1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane
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Turn left
1573 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1228 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Roxborough Park.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
14.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Boulder and Mostly Sunny near Roxborough Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Roxborough Park?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 22 miles from Boulder and 22 miles from Roxborough Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boulder and Mostly Sunny near Roxborough Park.
Stop Ideas Near Golden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Roxborough Park. Straight-line distance: 38.66 mi (62.22 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 Roxborough Park
Census designated place
| Population | 9,099 |
| Coordinates | 39.4738800, -105.0852600 |
| Altitude | 1753 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxborough Park (-105.08526, 39.47388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
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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