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Los Angeles → Boulder

Driving from Los Angeles to Boulder

Boulder lies 1,327 km (824 mi) north-east of Los Angeles, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 17 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 1,619 km (1,006 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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Los AngelesBoulder
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population3.8 million106,803
Elevation96 m (315 ft)1,630 m (5,348 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-6 (America/Denver)
Postal codes90001–9018980301–80314

Clocks in Boulder are 1 h ahead of Los Angeles right now, so a 17 h 59 min journey lands 18 h 59 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book car hire from Los Angeles to Boulder

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Staying in Boulder

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Common questions

How far is Boulder from Los Angeles?

1,327 km (824 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Los Angeles; by road roughly 1,619 km (1,006 mi).

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Boulder by car?

About 17 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Boulder?

Boulder is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Los_Angeles).

Where these facts come from

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  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.