How far is Sterling, CO from Boulder, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Boulder is 116.57 miles (187.6 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, CO to Boulder, CO is 116.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Sterling to Boulder with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Colorado to Boulder, Colorado is: 141.7 miles (228.04 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Boulder will take approximately 02 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Sterling
City in Colorado
| Population | 14078 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°37'32"N 103°12'28"W |
| Latitude | 40.6255400 |
| Longitude | -103.2077100 |
| Altitude | 1200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Boulder: (-105.27055,40.014996)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Boulder
The distance between Sterling and Boulder is 228 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 32 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 Sterling and Boulder. The current time is 05:00:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.93 liters (5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Boulder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Boulder is $18.2 (diesel $23.69).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $18.2 | $20.16 | $21.63 | $23.69 |
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 November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Boulder (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
