Boulder to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

598.3 miles 962.9 km · straight line
760.1 miles actual route 1223.3 km · driving distance
13h 13min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Las Vegas?

The distance from Boulder to Las Vegas is 598.3 miles (962.9 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 760.1 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas. 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 to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 13min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 52min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~17h 11min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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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 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM