Colorado Toll Calculator
Estimate toll and fuel costs for your trip on Colorado’s toll roads and express lanes.
This tool is for planning purposes only. Express Lane prices are dynamic and change based on traffic. Always confirm costs with official sources like ExpressToll before traveling.
What Is the Colorado Toll Calculator?
The Colorado Toll Calculator is an online tool designed to help drivers estimate the cost of using Colorado’s toll roads and express lanes.
It’s useful for:
- Commuters traveling daily between cities like Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins.
- Truck and delivery drivers calculating travel expenses.
- Tourists and road trippers who want to budget for toll costs.
How It Works – Step-by-Step
- Select Your Start and End Locations
Example: Denver to Boulder. - Choose Your Vehicle Type
Most common option: Car, SUV, or motorcycle. - Pick a Payment Method
- ExpressToll – Colorado’s electronic toll system offering discounted rates.
- License Plate Toll – Camera-based billing, usually more expensive.
- Optional: Calculate as Round Trip
This doubles the estimated cost for a return journey. - Click “Calculate Trip”
The tool will display:- Total toll cost.
- Distance traveled.
- Breakdown of fixed tolls and express lane estimates.
Example Trips
1. Denver → Boulder – ExpressToll
- Distance: 28.86 miles
- E-470: $14.00
- Northwest Parkway: $4.50
- Express Lanes (estimated):
- I-25: $1 – $11
- US 36: $1 – $8
- Total: $20.50 – $37.50 one-way
2. Denver → Boulder – License Plate Toll
- Distance: 28.86 miles
- E-470: $21.00
- Northwest Parkway: $9.00
- Total: $30.00 one-way
Why the Colorado Toll Calculator Matters
- Budgeting Accuracy – Avoid underestimating your trip cost.
- Route Comparison – See if taking toll-free roads is worth the extra time.
- Express Lane Planning – Understand potential cost ranges before choosing them.
- Payment Method Savings – Learn how much you can save by switching to ExpressToll.
Pro Tips for Saving on Colorado Tolls
- Get an ExpressToll account – It’s significantly cheaper than License Plate Toll.
- Check express lane prices in advance – They vary based on traffic.
- Consider alternate routes – Sometimes avoiding tolls only adds a few minutes.
- Plan round trips strategically – You may save money by grouping trips.
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