How far is Evans, CO from Boulder, CO?

The driving distance from Evans, CO to Boulder, CO is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.01 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.43 mi
63.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.43 mi
Kilometers
63.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.01 mi
Kilometers
75.65 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder
Tue, Apr 14, 6:06 PM MDT
Return by in Evans
Tue, Apr 14, 7:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-04-14T17:07
Arrive Boulder
Tue, Apr 14, 6:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Evans
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Boulder
23.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evans and Boulder.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    104 m · 24 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 37th Street

    120 m · 12 sec · 37th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 85

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 85

  4. 4

    Continue on CanAm Highway

    2928 ft · 53 sec · CanAm Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on CanAm Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · CanAm Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    78 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1203 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway

    8.1 mi · 13 min · CanAm Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Justin Avenue

    8 mi · 13 min · Justin Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2594 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 25 South

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West

    1528 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  17. 17

    Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 8 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Diagonal Highway

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Diagonal Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Foothills Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Foothills Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Arapahoe Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Arapahoe Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    44 m · 11 sec · 19th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    27 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CanAm Highway
12.4 mi · 26%
Diagonal Highway
9.27 mi · 20%
Justin Avenue
8.52 mi · 18%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
5.44 mi · 12%
Highway 119
3.03 mi · 6%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Diagonal Highway

Continue on Diagonal Highway

9.27 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 29m from Evans
Leave By
4:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Evans and Snow Showers near Boulder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evans to Boulder?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 23.5 miles from Evans and 23.5 miles from Boulder.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Evans and Snow Showers near Boulder.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 7 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 39.43 mi (63.46 km).

Evans

#1 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Boulder

#2 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-104.692611, 40.376519)
End: (-105.27055, 40.014996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.14
Round trip
$12.28
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.14 $12.28
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.78 $13.56
Premium $4.39 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $4.74 $7.86 $15.73

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans and Boulder. The current time is 17:07:12.

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.