How far is Genesee, CO from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Genesee, CO to Boulder, CO is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers then Chance T-storms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Genesee and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genesee and Boulder.
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Start on the route
655 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Shooting Star Drive
2079 ft · 2 min · Shooting Star Drive
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Turn right onto Genesee Ridge Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Genesee Ridge Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
1707 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 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 Genesee 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.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Continue straight
11.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers then Chance T-storms leaving Genesee and Rain 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 Genesee to Boulder?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Golden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Genesee and 15.8 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.99 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers then Chance T-storms around Genesee and Rain And Snow Showers near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Golden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Genesee and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 22.74 mi (36.6 km).
#1 Genesee
City in Idaho
| Population | 3,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.6858200, -105.2727700 |
| Altitude | 2331 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
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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