How far is Lyons, IL from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Lyons, IL to Boulder, CO is about 1009 miles (1623.8 km), with a travel time of about 17h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 918.1 miles (1477.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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 17h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyons and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons and Boulder.
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Start on 43rd Street
717 ft · 34 sec · 43rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joliet Avenue
744 ft · 26 sec · Joliet Avenue
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Turn left onto White Avenue
1340 ft · 59 sec · White Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lawndale Avenue
134 m · 20 sec · Lawndale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ogden Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Prairie Avenue
2051 ft · 1 min · Prairie Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
2778 ft · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Grand Boulevard
56 m · 6 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 31st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 31st Street
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Turn right onto North La Grange Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Cermak Road
2 mi · 3 min · Cermak Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 22nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
57 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 88 Toll West: Aurora
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.5 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Des Moines
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
185.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Denver
167.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 136th Avenue
2055 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East 136th Avenue
1240 ft · 32 sec · East 136th Avenue
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Turn left onto Buckley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Buckley Road
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Turn left onto East 120th Avenue
2578 ft · 1 min · East 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto E 470 Toll North
1885 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
12.6 mi · 13 min · E-470
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Continue on Northwest Parkway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Northwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West: Boulder
1651 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 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 Lyons and Boulder.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West Express
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355 mi · 06h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lyons and Mostly Clear near Boulder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lyons to Boulder?
The road trip is about 1009 miles (1623.8 km) and usually takes 17h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 502.9 miles from Lyons and 506 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 918.1 miles (1477.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $157.85 one way or $315.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 316.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lyons and Boulder, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lyons and Mostly Clear near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 918.06 mi (1477.47 km).
#1 Lyons
Village in Illinois United States of America
| Population | 10,247 |
| Coordinates | 41.8133700, -87.8181100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: Boulder (-105.27055, 40.01499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1624 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 35m |
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 | $4.43 | $157.85 | $315.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.05 | $179.71 | $359.42 |
| Premium | $5.61 | $199.72 | $399.43 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $230.33 | $460.66 |
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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