How far is Superior, WI from Boulder, CO?
The driving distance from Superior, WI to Boulder, CO is about 1081.1 miles (1739.8 km), with a travel time of about 19h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 805.8 miles (1296.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 38h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 19h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and Boulder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Boulder.
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Start on Tower Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Tower Avenue
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Turn right onto Belknap Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Belknap Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
43 m · 8 sec · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bong Memorial Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bong Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit left
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
89.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
261 mi · 4 hr 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Denver
167.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 136th Avenue
2055 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East 136th Avenue
1240 ft · 32 sec · East 136th Avenue
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Turn left onto Buckley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Buckley Road
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Turn left onto East 120th Avenue
2578 ft · 1 min · East 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto E 470 Toll North
1885 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
12.6 mi · 13 min · E-470
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Continue on Northwest Parkway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Northwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West: Boulder
1651 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Continue on 28th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street
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Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue
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Turn right onto 19th Street
44 m · 11 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left
27 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior and Boulder.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West Express
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355 mi · 06h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Superior and Partly Sunny near Boulder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Superior to Boulder?
The road trip is about 1081.1 miles (1739.8 km) and usually takes 19h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chalco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 539.2 miles from Superior and 541.8 miles from Boulder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 805.8 miles (1296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 275.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $158.32 one way or $316.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 339 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Superior and Boulder, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Superior and Partly Sunny near Boulder.
Stop Ideas Near Chalco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chalco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 805.78 mi (1296.77 km).
#1 Superior
City in and county seat of Douglas County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,265 |
| Coordinates | 46.7207700, -92.1040800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boulder
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 107,645 |
| Coordinates | 40.0149900, -105.2705500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boulder (-105.27055, 40.01499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1740 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 36h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 27h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $158.32 | $316.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $182.62 | $365.25 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $203.68 | $407.37 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $239.81 | $479.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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