How far is Superior, CO from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Superior, CO to Boulder, CO is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Boulder.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
961 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marshall Road
644 ft · 18 sec · Marshall Road
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Turn left onto McCaslin Boulevard
112 m · 24 sec · McCaslin Boulevard
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Continue on McCaslin Boulevard
746 ft · 21 sec · McCaslin Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West: Boulder
1088 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 mi · 1 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 Superior and Boulder.
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.
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.29 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Superior and Slight 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 Superior to Boulder?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Superior and 4 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Superior and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Louisville
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 Louisville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 6.9 mi (11.11 km).
#1 Superior
Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.
| Population | 13,413 |
| Coordinates | 39.9527600, -105.1686000 |
| Altitude | 1675 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.04 | $2.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
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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