Boulder City to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

596 miles 959.2 km · straight line
770.7 miles actual route 1240.3 km · driving distance
13h 26min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Boulder City from Denver?

The distance from Boulder City to Denver is 596 miles (959.2 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located ENE of Boulder City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 770.7 miles, taking about 13h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Boulder City in Nevada and Denver 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder City and Denver. 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 Boulder City to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 26min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 7min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~17h 28min $92–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder City & Denver

Quick Facts

Boulder City
35.98°N, 114.83°W
America/Los_Angeles
765m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
Explore more routes from Denver

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM