Aspen to Boulder City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aspen from Boulder City?

The distance from Aspen to Boulder City is 491.5 miles (791 km) as the crow flies. Boulder City is located WSW of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.8 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Boulder City in Nevada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Aspen and Boulder City. 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.