Blue Springs to Boulder: Road Trip Guide & Distance

589.4 miles 948.5 km · straight line
707.2 miles estimated 1138.2 km · driving distance
14h 14min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Blue Springs from Boulder?

The distance from Blue Springs to Boulder is 589.4 miles (948.5 km) as the crow flies. Boulder is located W of Blue Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.2 miles, taking about 14h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Blue Springs in Missouri 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 Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs to Boulder

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 14min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 5min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 30min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Springs & Boulder

Quick Facts

Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m 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 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients