Atlanta to Boulder: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1229 miles 1977.9 km · straight line
1421.8 miles actual route 2288.1 km · driving distance
25h 32min estimated drive time
$137 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Boulder?

The distance from Atlanta to Boulder is 1229 miles (1977.9 km) as the crow flies. Boulder is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1421.8 miles, taking about 25h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta and Boulder. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Boulder

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 32min $137 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 38min $114–$213* Budget
Train ~33h 12min $171–$498* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Boulder

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM