How far is Yuma, CO from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Yuma, CO to Boulder, CO is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Boulder.
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Start on South Ash Street
1358 ft · 1 min · South Ash Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
27.7 mi · 35 min · West 8th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 34
21.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 34
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Turn slight right
81 m · 10 sec
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Continue on US Highway 6
1.3 km · 2 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1039 ft · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 136th Avenue
2055 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East 136th Avenue
1240 ft · 32 sec · East 136th Avenue
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Turn left onto Buckley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Buckley Road
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Turn left onto East 120th Avenue
2578 ft · 1 min · East 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto E 470 Toll North
1885 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
12.6 mi · 13 min · E-470
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Continue on Northwest Parkway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Northwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West: Boulder
1651 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 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 Yuma 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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Yuma 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 Yuma to Boulder?
The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Yuma and 76.7 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.19 one way or $40.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Yuma and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 134.79 mi (216.92 km).
#1 Yuma
City in and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.1222100, -102.7252100 |
| Altitude | 1263 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.97 | $47.95 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $25.86 | $51.73 |
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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