Distance from Raleigh to Boulder by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Boulder (CO) is 1475 miles or 2373 kilometers or 1281 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Boulder is 1669 miles (2686 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 194 miles or 313 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Boulder is 1475 miles or 2373 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Boulder, is Denver International Airport (DEN).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Boulder?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Boulder, CO is 3 hours 23 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Boulder Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Boulder, CO

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Boulder, Colorado is 1669 miles or 2686 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Boulder, CO is 1669 miles or 2686 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Boulder, Colorado.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Boulder, Colorado is approximately 1669 miles (2686 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 30 to 31 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Boulder, CO

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Boulder, CO?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 22 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Boulder take?
Raleigh and Boulder are 30 hours 22 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 Raleigh and Boulder

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Boulder (CO) is 2 Hours.
Boulder time is 2 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Boulder
2025-12-22, 00:07:01 EST2025-12-21, 22:07:01 MST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Boulder Colorado, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1669 mi 2686 km 1449.36 nmi
Straight line distance 1475 mi 2373 km 1281 nmi
Difference 194 mi 313 km 168 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Raleigh

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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 Raleigh, NC and Boulder, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 55 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 41 hours 58 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 37 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 33 hours 34 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 30 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 27 hours 58 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 25 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 23 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 22 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 20 hours 59 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 19 hours 45 minutes