Boulder to Walla Walla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

779.8 miles 1255 km · straight line
935.8 miles estimated 1506 km · driving distance
18h 50min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Walla Walla?

The distance from Boulder to Walla Walla is 779.8 miles (1255 km) as the crow flies. Walla Walla is located NW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 935.8 miles, taking about 18h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla. 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 Walla Walla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 50min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 36min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 29min $112–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Walla Walla

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Walla Walla
46.06°N, 118.34°W
America/Los_Angeles
288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients