How far is Fort Morgan, CO from Boulder, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder, CO is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
96.47 mi
01h 28m
Flight
79.37 mi
127.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.37 mi
Kilometers
127.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.47 mi
Kilometers
155.25 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Morgan
2026-04-17T23:54
Arrive Boulder
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Morgan
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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Fort Morgan
47.7 mi
00h 44m
To Boulder
48.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph NNE
Destination
43°F
Friday

Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan and Boulder.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    42 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · East Kiowa Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    59.8 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 136th Avenue

    2055 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 136th Avenue

    1240 ft · 32 sec · East 136th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Buckley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Buckley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 120th Avenue

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 120th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto E 470 Toll North

    1885 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    12.6 mi · 13 min · E-470

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Northwest Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West: Boulder

    1651 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on 28th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    44 m · 11 sec · 19th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    27 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Morgan 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
60 mi · 62%
E-470
12.6 mi · 13%
Northwest Parkway
8.35 mi · 9%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8.28 mi · 9%
Buckley Road
2 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

59.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 44m from Fort Morgan
Leave By
3:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Fort Morgan 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 Fort Morgan to Boulder?

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Fort Morgan and 48.7 miles from Boulder.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Fort Morgan and Snow Showers near Boulder.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Fort Lupton City Hall

Fort Lupton , CO
130 S McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Morgan and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 79.37 mi (127.73 km).

Fort Morgan

#1 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
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 (-103.800199, 40.250262)
End: (-105.27055, 40.014996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.89 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.82 gal · 25.78 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.93 $27.85
Premium $4.39 $14.97 $29.95
Diesel $4.74 $16.15 $32.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Morgan and Boulder. The current time is 23:54:31.

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.