How far is Milliken, CO from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Milliken, CO to Boulder, CO is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milliken and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milliken and Boulder.
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Start on the route
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
52 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto South Grace Avenue
46 m · 14 sec · South Grace Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
6.7 mi · 12 min · Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.5 mi · 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West
1528 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 119
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119
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Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard
5.4 mi · 8 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard
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Continue on Diagonal Highway
9.3 mi · 12 min · Diagonal Highway
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Continue on Foothills Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Foothills Parkway
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Turn right onto Arapahoe Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 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 Milliken 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.5 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Milliken 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 Milliken to Boulder?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Milliken and 20.1 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milliken and Mostly Sunny near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milliken and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 30.86 mi (49.67 km).
#1 Milliken
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 8,688 |
| Coordinates | 40.3294300, -104.8552500 |
| Altitude | 1448 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
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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