Boulder to Lynchburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1414.9 miles 2277 km · straight line
1697.8 miles estimated 2732.4 km · driving distance
34h 9min estimated drive time
$163 - $201 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Lynchburg?

The distance from Boulder to Lynchburg is 1414.9 miles (2277 km) as the crow flies. Lynchburg is located E of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1697.8 miles, taking about 34h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Lynchburg in Virginia.

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 Lynchburg. 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 Lynchburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 9min $163 - $201 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 59min $136–$255* Budget
Train ~44h 24min $204–$594* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Lynchburg

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Lynchburg
37.41°N, 79.14°W
America/New_York
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 472 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients