How far is Boulder, CO from Woodland Park, CO?

The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Woodland Park, CO is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.24 mi
02h 17m
Flight
71.46 mi
115.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.46 mi
Kilometers
115.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.24 mi
Kilometers
180.63 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM MDT
Return by in Boulder
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulder
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Woodland Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boulder
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Castle Rock
CO

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

From Boulder
56.1 mi
01h 08m
To Woodland Park
56.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Woodland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Woodland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    44 m · 14 sec · 19th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue

    3210 ft · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver

    2497 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 25 south: Denver

    2037 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Fillmore Street

    692 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Fillmore Street West

    71 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Fillmore Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Fontmore Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Fontanero Street

    1403 ft · 34 sec · West Fontanero Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 31st Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 31st Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto West Cimarron Street

    927 ft · 20 sec · West Cimarron Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Midland Expressway

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Midland Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    80 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    30 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Woodland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
68.1 mi · 61%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
19.7 mi · 18%
Midland Expressway
15.4 mi · 14%
Monument Valley Freeway
3.32 mi · 3%
West Fillmore Street
1.45 mi · 1%
I 25 south
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Rock
01h 08m from Boulder
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Boulder and Sunny near Woodland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Woodland Park?

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Boulder and 56.1 miles from Woodland Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boulder and Sunny near Woodland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castle Rock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

44 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

60 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Woodland Park. Straight-line distance: 71.46 mi (115.01 km).

Boulder

#1 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Woodland Park

#2 Woodland Park

City in Teller County, Colorado, United States of America

Population8,151
Coordinates38.9938800, -105.0569300
Altitude2585
CountryUnited States
Start: Boulder (-105.27055, 40.01499)
End: Woodland Park (-105.05693, 38.99388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.99 L · about $14.64
Round trip
$29.29
7.92 gal · 29.98 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $14.64 $29.29
Mid-grade $4.08 $16.17 $32.35
Premium $4.39 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $4.74 $18.76 $37.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulder and Woodland Park. The current time is 21:03:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.