How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Boulder, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Colorado Springs and Boulder is 85.06 miles (136.88 km).

Flight distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Boulder, CO is 85.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Colorado Springs to Boulder with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Boulder, Colorado is: 97.27 miles (156.55 km) by car.

Driving from Colorado Springs to Boulder will take approximately 01 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. It is located at the foot of Pikes Peak in central Colorado. Colorado Springs is known for its military bases, its hot springs, and its many attractions, such as the Garden of the Gods and the United States Air Force Academy.

Population 482131
GPS Coordinates 38°50'2"N 104°49'17"W
Latitude 38.8338800
Longitude -104.8213600
Altitude 1832
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 Colorado Springs and Boulder

The distance between Colorado Springs and Boulder is 157 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 44 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 Colorado Springs and Boulder. The current time is 10:34:09.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.99 liters (3.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colorado Springs and Boulder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colorado Springs to Boulder is $12.49 (diesel $16.26).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $12.49 $13.84 $14.85 $16.26

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colorado Springs 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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Driving distance from Arvada, CO to Colorado Springs 79.47 miles (128 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, CO to Colorado Springs 68.44 miles (110 km)

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Driving distance from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs 69.35 miles (112 km)

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Driving distance from Parker, CO to Colorado Springs 56.84 miles (91 km)

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Driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Colorado Springs 43.61 miles (70 km)

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Driving distance from Thornton, CO to Colorado Springs 79.82 miles (128 km)

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