How far is Frisco, CO from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Frisco, CO to Boulder, CO is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
City in Clear Creek 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 Frisco and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Boulder.
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Start on South 4th Avenue
541 ft · 28 sec · South 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1476 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Summit Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Summit Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
47.6 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40, I 70 Business East, CH 93: Golden, Morrison
1173 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Hogback Road
1123 ft · 35 sec · Hogback Road
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Continue on Lariat Loop Scenic Byway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lariat Loop Scenic Byway
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Turn left onto Heritage Road
1415 ft · 29 sec · Heritage Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Heritage Road
32 m · 2 sec · Heritage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Heritage Road
149 m · 10 sec · Heritage Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Heritage Road
15 m · 1 sec · Heritage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Heritage Road
1356 ft · 27 sec · Heritage Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Heritage Road
39 m · 3 sec · Heritage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Heritage Road
707 ft · 16 sec · Heritage Road
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Turn slight right onto Heritage Road
809 ft · 20 sec · Heritage Road
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Turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1049 ft · 36 sec · University Avenue
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Continue on 17th Street
813 ft · 30 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Athens Street
646 ft · 33 sec · Athens Street
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Turn left onto 19th Street
864 ft · 29 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 Frisco and Boulder.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Summit Boulevard
Continue straight
47.6 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Light Snow leaving Frisco 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 Frisco to Boulder?
The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Frisco and 42.9 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 3:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Frisco and Snow Showers near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Idaho Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 53.42 mi (85.97 km).
#1 Frisco
Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 39.5744300, -106.0975200 |
| Altitude | 2766 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
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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