Boulder to Owatonna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

678 miles 1091.2 km · straight line
813.6 miles estimated 1309.4 km · driving distance
16h 22min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Owatonna?

The distance from Boulder to Owatonna is 678 miles (1091.2 km) as the crow flies. Owatonna is located ENE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 813.6 miles, taking about 16h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Owatonna in Minnesota.

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 Owatonna. 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 Owatonna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 22min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 38min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 17min $98–$285* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Owatonna

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Owatonna
44.08°N, 93.23°W
America/Chicago
351m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients