How far is Boulder, CO from Denver, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Boulder and Denver is 24.35 miles (39.19 km).

Flight distance from Boulder, CO to Denver, CO is 24.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Boulder, Colorado to Denver, Colorado is: 27.88 miles (44.88 km) by car.

Driving from Boulder to Denver will take approximately 00 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado. It is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Colorado Boulder and the Boulder Creek Path.

Population 107645
GPS Coordinates 40°0'54"N 105°16'14"W
Latitude 40.0149900
Longitude -105.2705500
Altitude 1624
Country United States
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#2 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Denver is a major center for the financial services industry and is home to the Denver Broncos football team.

Population 735538
GPS Coordinates 39°44'21"N 104°59'5"W
Latitude 39.7391500
Longitude -104.9847000
Altitude 1609
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Boulder and Denver

The distance between Boulder and Denver is 45 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 29 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Boulder and Denver. The current time is 01:10:40.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.72 liters (0.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Boulder and Denver.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Boulder to Denver is $3.58 (diesel $4.66).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $3.58 $3.97 $4.26 $4.66

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Boulder and Denver (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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