Boulder to Richland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

826.9 miles 1330.8 km · straight line
992.3 miles estimated 1597 km · driving distance
19h 58min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Richland?

The distance from Boulder to Richland is 826.9 miles (1330.8 km) as the crow flies. Richland is located NW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 992.3 miles, taking about 19h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Richland 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 Richland. 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 Richland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 58min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 58min $79–$149* Budget
Train ~25h 57min $119–$347* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Richland

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Richland
46.29°N, 119.28°W
America/Los_Angeles
117m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients