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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Snow Showers
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.
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Start on State Street
104 m · 24 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 37th Street
120 m · 12 sec · 37th Street
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Turn left onto Highway 85
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 85
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Continue on CanAm Highway
2928 ft · 53 sec · CanAm Highway
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on CanAm Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1620 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
78 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1203 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
8.1 mi · 13 min · CanAm Highway
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Turn right onto Justin Avenue
8 mi · 13 min · Justin Avenue
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Continue straight
2594 ft · 57 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 25 South
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West
1528 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 119
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119
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Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard
5.4 mi · 8 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard
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Continue on Diagonal Highway
9.3 mi · 12 min · Diagonal Highway
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Continue on Foothills Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Foothills Parkway
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Turn right onto Arapahoe Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Arapahoe Avenue
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Turn right onto 19th Street
44 m · 11 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left
27 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evans and Boulder.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
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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 Evans and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 39.43 mi (63.46 km).
#1 Evans
Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado
| Population | 23,183 |
| Coordinates | 40.3763700, -104.6921900 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boulder
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 107,645 |
| Coordinates | 40.0149900, -105.2705500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.27055, 40.014996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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