Boulder to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

897.2 miles 1443.9 km · straight line
1114.1 miles actual route 1793 km · driving distance
19h 2min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Memphis?

The distance from Boulder to Memphis is 897.2 miles (1443.9 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ESE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1114.1 miles, taking about 19h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 2min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 50min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~24h 45min $134–$390* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Memphis

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 299 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM