Boulder to Marshalltown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

658.8 miles 1060.3 km · straight line
790.6 miles estimated 1272.4 km · driving distance
15h 54min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Marshalltown?

The distance from Boulder to Marshalltown is 658.8 miles (1060.3 km) as the crow flies. Marshalltown is located ENE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.6 miles, taking about 15h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Marshalltown in Iowa.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder and Marshalltown. 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 Marshalltown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 54min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 5min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 40min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Marshalltown

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients