Distance from Denver to Boulder by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Boulder (CO) is 25 miles or 40 kilometers or 22 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Boulder is 27 miles (44 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 2 miles or 4 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Boulder, CO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Boulder is 25 miles or 40 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Boulder, is Denver International Airport (DEN).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Boulder?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Boulder, CO is 0 hours 3 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Boulder Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Denver, CO and Boulder, CO
This map shows the distance from Denver, CO, Usa to Boulder, CO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Denver, Colorado to Boulder, Colorado is displayed below.

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Boulder, CO

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Boulder, Colorado is 27 miles or 44 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Boulder, CO is 27 miles or 44 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Boulder, Colorado.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Boulder, Colorado is approximately 27 miles (44 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 0 to 1 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Boulder, CO

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Boulder, CO?
The total driving time is 0 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Boulder take?
Denver and Boulder are 0 hours 39 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Denver and Boulder

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Boulder (CO) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Boulder
2025-12-21, 22:07:01 MST2025-12-21, 22:07:01 MST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Boulder Colorado, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Denver, CO and Boulder, CO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 27 mi 44 km 23.45 nmi
Straight line distance 25 mi 40 km 22 nmi
Difference 2 mi 4 km 1 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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Boulder Details

Boulder is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 0' 54'' Longitude: W 105° 16' 14''
Latitude40.01499
Longitude-105.27055
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Boulder

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Boulder, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 0 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 0 hours 41 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 0 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 0 hours 33 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 0 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 0 hours 27 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 0 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 0 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 0 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 0 hours 20 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 0 hours 19 minutes