How far is Wheat Ridge, CO from Boulder, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wheat Ridge and Boulder is 20.02 miles (32.22 km).

Flight distance from Wheat Ridge, CO to Boulder, CO is 20.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wheat Ridge, Colorado to Boulder, Colorado is: 24.37 miles (39.23 km) by car.

Driving from Wheat Ridge to Boulder will take approximately 00 hours 34 minutes.

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#1 Wheat Ridge

City in Colorado, USA

Population 31857
GPS Coordinates 39°45'58"N 105°4'38"W
Latitude 39.7661000
Longitude -105.0772100
Altitude 1664
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 Wheat Ridge and Boulder

The distance between Wheat Ridge and Boulder is 39 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 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 Wheat Ridge and Boulder. The current time is 06:16:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.26 liters (0.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wheat Ridge and Boulder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wheat Ridge to Boulder is $3.13 (diesel $4.07).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $3.13 $3.47 $3.72 $4.07

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wheat Ridge 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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