How far is Glendale, CO from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Glendale, CO to Boulder, CO is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Boulder.
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Start on East Exposition Avenue
4 m · 5 sec · East Exposition Avenue
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
1725 ft · 43 sec · South Cherry Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Leetsdale Drive
2735 ft · 59 sec · South Leetsdale Drive
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Turn right onto South Colorado Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · South Colorado Boulevard
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Continue on North Colorado Boulevard
4.8 mi · 10 min · North Colorado Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
2319 ft · 32 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Boulder
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Continue on 28th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street
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Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
1 km · 2 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 Glendale 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.
North Colorado Boulevard
Continue on North Colorado Boulevard
4.84 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Boulder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Boulder?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Glendale and 20.3 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 27.89 mi (44.89 km).
#1 Glendale
City in Colorado
| Population | 5,102 |
| Coordinates | 39.7049900, -104.9335900 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
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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