How far is Gunnison, CO from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Gunnison, CO to Boulder, CO is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gunnison and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gunnison and Boulder.
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Start on North Iowa Street
159 m · 28 sec · North Iowa Street
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Turn left onto East Tomichi Avenue
41.8 mi · 55 min · East Tomichi Avenue
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Continue on US 50
17.6 mi · 24 min · US 50
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
1151 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West: West CO 470 to I-70
1552 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 31 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 Gunnison 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.
US 285 North
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Gunnison and Mostly Sunny near Boulder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gunnison to Boulder?
The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Gunnison and 106.3 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.70 one way or $55.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gunnison and Mostly Sunny near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Fairplay
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 Fairplay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gunnison and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 134.66 mi (216.72 km).
#1 Gunnison
County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,840 |
| Coordinates | 38.5458200, -106.9253200 |
| Altitude | 2348 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $27.70 | $55.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $30.59 | $61.18 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.89 | $65.78 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $35.48 | $70.96 |
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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