How far is Sherrelwood, CO from Boulder, CO?

The driving distance from Sherrelwood, CO to Boulder, CO is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.87 mi
00h 26m
Flight
18.8 mi
30.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.8 mi
Kilometers
30.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.58 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM MDT
Return by in Sherrelwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherrelwood
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Boulder
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sherrelwood
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Broomfield
CO

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

From Sherrelwood
10.4 mi
00h 13m
To Boulder
10.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sherrelwood and Boulder.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherrelwood and Boulder.

  1. 1

    Start on Elder Street

    109 m · 20 sec · Elder Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lipan Drive

    147 m · 24 sec · Lipan Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto El Paso Boulevard

    1542 ft · 51 sec · El Paso Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pecos Street

    1066 ft · 28 sec · Pecos Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 West

    1429 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    3268 ft · 43 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on 28th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    44 m · 11 sec · 19th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    27 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherrelwood and Boulder.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
18.3 mi · 88%
28th Street
0.76 mi · 4%
Arapahoe Avenue
0.64 mi · 3%
El Paso Boulevard
0.29 mi · 1%
US 36 West
0.27 mi · 1%
Pecos Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Denver–Boulder Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

2.89 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broomfield
00h 13m from Sherrelwood
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sherrelwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Boulder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherrelwood to Boulder?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Broomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Sherrelwood and 10.5 miles from Boulder.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sherrelwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Boulder.

Stop Ideas Near Broomfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Broomfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broomfield.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

21 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

23 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

28 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherrelwood and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 km).

Sherrelwood

#1 Sherrelwood

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

Population18,287
Coordinates39.8377600, -105.0013700
Altitude1613
CountryUnited States
Boulder

#2 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Start: Elder Street (-105.001199, 39.837525)
End: (-105.27055, 40.014996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.47
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.74 $5.47
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.39 $3.25 $6.50
Diesel $4.74 $3.51 $7.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherrelwood and Boulder. The current time is 00:19:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.