Albert Lea to Boulder: Road Trip Guide & Distance

661.4 miles 1064.4 km · straight line
793.7 miles estimated 1277.3 km · driving distance
15h 58min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Albert Lea from Boulder?

The distance from Albert Lea to Boulder is 661.4 miles (1064.4 km) as the crow flies. Boulder is located WSW of Albert Lea. By car, the driving distance is approximately 793.7 miles, taking about 15h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Albert Lea in Minnesota 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea to Boulder

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 58min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 10min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 45min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albert Lea & Boulder

Quick Facts

Albert Lea
43.65°N, 93.37°W
America/Chicago
379m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients