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.

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#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
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#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

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 17:11:05.

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 December 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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