Boulder to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

670 miles 1078.3 km · straight line
804.1 miles estimated 1294 km · driving distance
16h 11min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Kirksville?

The distance from Boulder to Kirksville is 670 miles (1078.3 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located E of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 804.1 miles, taking about 16h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Kirksville in Missouri.

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. 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 Boulder and Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 11min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 25min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 2min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients