How far is Denver, CO from Boulder, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Denver and Boulder is 24.35 miles (39.19 km).
Flight distance from Denver, CO to Boulder, CO is 24.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Boulder, Colorado is: 27.93 miles (44.95 km) by car.
Driving from Denver to Boulder will take approximately 00 hours 35 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Denver and Boulder
The distance between Denver and Boulder 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 Denver and Boulder. The current time is 15:39:33.
| 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 3.73 liters (0.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Denver and Boulder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Denver to Boulder is $3.59 (diesel $4.67).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $3.59 | $3.97 | $4.26 | $4.67 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Denver and Boulder (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
