Boulder to Boulder City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

590.2 miles 949.8 km · straight line
708.2 miles estimated 1139.8 km · driving distance
14h 15min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Boulder City?

The distance from Boulder to Boulder City is 590.2 miles (949.8 km) as the crow flies. Boulder City is located WSW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 708.2 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Boulder City in Nevada.

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 Boulder 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.

How to Get from Boulder to Boulder City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 15min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 6min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 32min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Boulder City

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Boulder City
35.98°N, 114.83°W
America/Los_Angeles
765m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients