Boulder to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

984.2 miles 1583.9 km · straight line
1181 miles estimated 1900.7 km · driving distance
23h 46min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Redwood?

The distance from Boulder to Redwood is 984.2 miles (1583.9 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located W of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1181 miles, taking about 23h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Redwood 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 Redwood. 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 Redwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 46min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 31min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 54min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Redwood

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients