Boulder to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1037.9 miles 1670.4 km · straight line
1176.3 miles actual route 1893 km · driving distance
20h 58min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Nashville?

The distance from Boulder to Nashville is 1037.9 miles (1670.4 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located E of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1176.3 miles, taking about 20h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Nashville 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 58min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 10min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~27h 15min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Nashville

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM