How far is Timnath, CO from Boulder, CO?

The driving distance from Timnath, CO to Boulder, CO is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
47.49 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38.57 mi
62.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.49 mi
Kilometers
76.43 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder
Tue, Apr 14, 7:42 PM MDT
Return by in Timnath
Tue, Apr 14, 8:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timnath
2026-04-14T18:42
Arrive Boulder
Tue, Apr 14, 7:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timnath
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Timnath
23.7 mi
00h 29m
To Boulder
23.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
17 mph W
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    634 ft · 36 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1255 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    92 m · 18 sec · Deer Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Timnath Parkway

    783 ft · 26 sec · Timnath Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Harmony Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Harmony Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 25 South

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    24.6 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West

    1528 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  10. 10

    Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 8 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Diagonal Highway

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Diagonal Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Foothills Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Foothills Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Arapahoe Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Arapahoe Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    44 m · 11 sec · 19th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    27 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Timnath 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.6 mi · 52%
Diagonal Highway
9.27 mi · 20%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
5.44 mi · 11%
Highway 119
3.03 mi · 6%
Foothills Parkway
1.85 mi · 4%
Arapahoe Avenue
1.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

24.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 29m from Timnath
Leave By
4:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Timnath and Snow Showers near Boulder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Timnath and 23.7 miles from Boulder.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Timnath and Snow Showers near Boulder.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timnath and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 38.57 mi (62.08 km).

Timnath

#1 Timnath

Human settlement in Larimer County, Colorado, United States of America

Population3,193
Coordinates40.5291500, -104.9852500
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Boulder

#2 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue (-104.984582, 40.528533)
End: (-105.27055, 40.014996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.35
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.18 $12.35
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.82 $13.64
Premium $4.39 $7.33 $14.67
Diesel $4.74 $7.91 $15.82

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Timnath and Boulder. The current time is 18:42:58.

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.