Boulder to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

627 miles 1009.1 km · straight line
752.4 miles estimated 1210.9 km · driving distance
15h 8min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Boulder to Lake Havasu City is 627 miles (1009.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located SW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752.4 miles, taking about 15h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

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 Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 8min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 10min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 40min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients