How far is Greenwood Village, CO from Boulder, CO?

The driving distance from Greenwood Village, CO to Boulder, CO is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
42.23 mi
00h 51m
Flight
32.3 mi
51.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.3 mi
Kilometers
51.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.23 mi
Kilometers
67.97 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM MDT
Return by in Greenwood Village
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood Village
2026-04-19T09:36
Arrive Boulder
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood Village
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westminster
CO

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Greenwood Village
19.3 mi
00h 25m
To Boulder
23 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood Village and Boulder.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood Village and Boulder.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Steele Street

    2618 ft · 2 min · South Steele Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Belleview Avenue

    2700 ft · 1 min · East Belleview Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South University Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South University Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1793 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · South Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder

    2930 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on 28th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    44 m · 11 sec · 19th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    27 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood Village 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
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
19.8 mi · 47%
South Valley Highway
11.2 mi · 27%
South University Boulevard
4.5 mi · 11%
28th Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Arapahoe Avenue
0.64 mi · 2%
US 36 West
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 25m from Greenwood Village
Leave By
4:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood Village and Sunny near Boulder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood Village to Boulder?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Greenwood Village and 23 miles from Boulder.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood Village and Sunny near Boulder.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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 Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 0.4 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

10 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

32 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood Village and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 32.3 mi (51.98 km).

Greenwood Village

#1 Greenwood Village

City in Colorado

Population14,907
Coordinates39.6172100, -104.9508100
Altitude1666
CountryUnited States
Boulder

#2 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.950887, 39.617199)
End: (-105.27055, 40.014996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.02
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.51 $11.02
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.09 $12.17
Premium $4.39 $6.54 $13.09
Diesel $4.74 $7.06 $14.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood Village and Boulder. The current time is 09:36:30.

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.