How far is Golden, CO from Boulder, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Golden and Boulder is 18.12 miles (29.16 km).
Flight distance from Golden, CO to Boulder, CO is 18.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Golden, Colorado to Boulder, Colorado is: 20.16 miles (32.44 km) by car.
Driving from Golden to Boulder will take approximately 00 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Golden
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 20347 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°45'20"N 105°13'16"W |
| Latitude | 39.7555400 |
| Longitude | -105.2211000 |
| Altitude | 1730 |
| 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 Golden and Boulder
The distance between Golden and Boulder is 32 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 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 Golden and Boulder. The current time is 15:32:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.69 liters (0.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Golden and Boulder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Golden to Boulder is $2.59 (diesel $3.37).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $2.59 | $2.87 | $3.08 | $3.37 |
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 Golden and Boulder (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
