How far is Todd Creek, CO from Boulder, CO?

The driving distance from Todd Creek, CO to Boulder, CO is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.43 mi
00h 32m
Flight
21.18 mi
34.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.18 mi
Kilometers
34.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.43 mi
Kilometers
42.53 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder
Wed, Apr 22, 6:01 PM MDT
Return by in Todd Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 6:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Todd Creek
2026-04-22T17:28
Arrive Boulder
Wed, Apr 22, 6:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Todd Creek
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Lafayette
CO

City in Colorado

From Todd Creek
13.2 mi
00h 16m
To Boulder
13.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Todd Creek and Boulder.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Emporia Street

    1154 ft · 53 sec · Emporia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 153rd Avenue

    2986 ft · 2 min · East 153rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Yosemite Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yosemite Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ehler Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ehler Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Quebec Street

    987 ft · 22 sec · Quebec Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward E470 Toll North

    2420 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    4.9 mi · 5 min · E-470

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Northwest Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West: Boulder

    1651 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 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 Todd Creek 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Parkway
8.35 mi · 32%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8.28 mi · 31%
E-470
4.89 mi · 19%
Ehler Parkway
0.99 mi · 4%
28th Street
0.76 mi · 3%
Yosemite Street
0.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Parkway

Continue on Northwest Parkway

8.35 mi · 00h 09m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 16m from Todd Creek
Leave By
7:24 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Todd Creek and Mostly Sunny near Boulder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Todd Creek to Boulder?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Todd Creek and 13.2 miles from Boulder.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Todd Creek and Mostly Sunny near Boulder.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 9.1 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 2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

18 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

20 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

28 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Todd Creek and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 21.18 mi (34.09 km).

Todd Creek

#1 Todd Creek

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

Population3,768
Coordinates39.9780400, -104.8733100
Altitude1540
CountryUnited States
Boulder

#2 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.873273, 39.978061)
End: (-105.27055, 40.014996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.44
Round trip
$6.88
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.44 $6.88
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.80 $7.60
Premium $4.39 $4.08 $8.17
Diesel $4.74 $4.41 $8.81

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Todd Creek and Boulder. The current time is 17:28:40.

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.