Boulder to Pullman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

755.6 miles 1216.1 km · straight line
906.8 miles estimated 1459.3 km · driving distance
18h 14min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Pullman?

The distance from Boulder to Pullman is 755.6 miles (1216.1 km) as the crow flies. Pullman is located NW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 906.8 miles, taking about 18h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Pullman in Washington.

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 Pullman. 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 Pullman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 14min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 53min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 42min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Pullman

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Pullman
46.73°N, 117.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
717m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients