How far is Boulder, CO from Severance, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Severance, CO is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 10m.
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.
Town in Weld 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 Severance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Severance.
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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
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119
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Turn left onto I 25 North
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.6 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harmony Road
1394 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto East Harmony Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on County Road 74
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 74
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Continue on East Harmony Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1421 ft · 56 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
88 m · 10 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Severance.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.6 mi · 00h 25m
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 Severance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Severance?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Boulder and 27 miles from Severance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boulder and Mostly Sunny near Severance.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Severance. Straight-line distance: 41.55 mi (66.87 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 Severance
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 7,634 |
| Coordinates | 40.5241500, -104.8510800 |
| Altitude | 1490 |
| Country | United States |
End: Severance (-104.85108, 40.52415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.34 | $16.69 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
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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