How far is Roxborough Park, CO from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Roxborough Park, CO to Boulder, CO is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roxborough Park and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxborough Park and Boulder.
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Start on the route
2577 ft · 3 min
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Turn left
68 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Raphael Lane
1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dante Drive
103 m · 15 sec · Dante Drive
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Continue on Dante Drive
665 ft · 29 sec · Dante Drive
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Turn left onto Waterton Road
2303 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road
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Continue on South Platte Canyon Road
638 ft · 22 sec · South Platte Canyon Road
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Turn slight right
146 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Turn left onto CO 470 West
2412 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
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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
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 20 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 Roxborough Park 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.
Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
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 Roxborough Park 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 Roxborough Park to Boulder?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Golden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Roxborough Park and 22.7 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roxborough Park and Mostly Sunny near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Golden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxborough Park and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 38.66 mi (62.22 km).
#1 Roxborough Park
Census designated place
| Population | 9,099 |
| Coordinates | 39.4738800, -105.0852600 |
| Altitude | 1753 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
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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