Boulder to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boulder from Palmdale?

The distance from Boulder to Palmdale is 798.6 miles (1285.2 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located WSW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 958.3 miles, taking about 19h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Palmdale in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Palmdale. 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.