Appleton to Boulder: Road Trip Guide & Distance

910.1 miles 1464.6 km · straight line
1092.1 miles estimated 1757.5 km · driving distance
21h 58min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Boulder?

The distance from Appleton to Boulder is 910.1 miles (1464.6 km) as the crow flies. Boulder is located WSW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1092.1 miles, taking about 21h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Boulder

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 58min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 22min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~28h 33min $131–$382* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Boulder

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 303 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients