How far is Rye, CO from Boone, CO?
The driving distance from Rye, CO to Boone, CO is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 55m.
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.
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rye and Boone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye and Boone.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Boulder Avenue
126 m · 17 sec · Boulder Avenue
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Turn right
8.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 25 North: Pueblo
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.4 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward To CO 96: City Center Drive
890 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto East City Center Drive
117 m · 16 sec · East City Center Drive
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Turn left onto North Chester Avenue
1018 ft · 32 sec · North Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50, CO 96: La Junta
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North Baker Avenue
45 m · 6 sec · North Baker Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Baker Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rye and Boone.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rye and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rye to Boone?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Rye and 29.6 miles from Boone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rye and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boone.
Stop Ideas Near Pueblo
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 Pueblo.
Pueblo, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
La Junta
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Boone. Straight-line distance: 42.96 mi (69.13 km).
#1 Rye
Statutory Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 253 |
| Coordinates | 37.9236200, -104.9302700 |
| Altitude | 2073 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boone
Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 373 |
| Coordinates | 38.2486100, -104.2569100 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Baker Avenue (-104.256988, 38.248622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
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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