How far is The Pinery, CO from Boulder, CO?

The driving distance from The Pinery, CO to Boulder, CO is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.34 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.03 mi
77.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.03 mi
Kilometers
77.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.34 mi
Kilometers
109.99 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder
Mon, May 4, 10:25 AM MDT
Return by in The Pinery
Mon, May 4, 11:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Pinery
2026-05-04T09:12
Arrive Boulder
Mon, May 4, 10:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Pinery
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Commerce City
CO

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

From The Pinery
27.8 mi
00h 36m
To Boulder
40.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
67°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Pinery and Boulder.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain View Drive

    126 m · 20 sec · Mountain View Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway

    871 ft · 32 sec · North Pinery Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Parker Road

    14.7 mi · 22 min · South Parker Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South, I 225 North

    90 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North

    1263 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on 28th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    44 m · 11 sec · 19th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    27 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
20.1 mi · 29%
South Parker Road
14.7 mi · 22%
I 225 North
8.01 mi · 12%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.59 mi · 10%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.09 mi · 3%
Lakeview Drive
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Parker Road

Turn right onto South Parker Road

14.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Commerce City
00h 36m from The Pinery
Leave By
4:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Pinery and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boulder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Pinery to Boulder?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Commerce City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from The Pinery and 40.5 miles from Boulder.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 4:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Pinery and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boulder.

Stop Ideas Near Commerce City

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 Commerce City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Commerce City.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

8 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

41 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

43 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Pinery and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 48.03 mi (77.3 km).

The Pinery

#1 The Pinery

Census designated place

Population10,517
Coordinates39.4552700, -104.7344200
Altitude1904
CountryUnited States
Boulder

#2 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain View Drive (-104.734024, 39.455257)
End: (-105.27055, 40.014996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.82
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.91 $17.82
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $4.39 $10.58 $21.16
Diesel $4.74 $11.42 $22.83

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between The Pinery and Boulder. The current time is 09:12:37.

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.