How far is Walsenburg, CO from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Walsenburg, CO to Boulder, CO is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walsenburg and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walsenburg and Boulder.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
47 m · 11 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1555 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
64 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Walsen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 85/87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
68.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
2930 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 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 Walsenburg and Boulder.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 North
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Walsenburg and Sunny near Boulder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walsenburg to Boulder?
The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Walsenburg and 94.6 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.67 one way or $49.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walsenburg and Sunny near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colorado Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walsenburg and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 167.29 mi (269.22 km).
#1 Walsenburg
City in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,003 |
| Coordinates | 37.6241800, -104.7802600 |
| Altitude | 1881 |
| 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: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.29 | $58.58 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $31.60 | $63.19 |
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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