Akron to Boulder: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1245.3 miles 2004.1 km · straight line
1494.3 miles estimated 2404.9 km · driving distance
30h 4min estimated drive time
$144 - $177 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Akron from Boulder?

The distance from Akron to Boulder is 1245.3 miles (2004.1 km) as the crow flies. Boulder is located W of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1494.3 miles, taking about 30h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Boulder in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Boulder. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Boulder

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 4min $144 - $177 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 5min $120–$224* Budget
Train ~39h 5min $179–$523* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Boulder

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 415 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients