Day trip from Boulder to Denver
Denver lies 39 km (24 mi) south-east of Boulder, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 39 km (24 mi) apart, Denver is a realistic day trip from Boulder: about 38 min each way by road.
| Boulder | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 106,803 | 729,019 |
| Elevation | 1,630 m (5,348 ft) | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Postal codes | 80301–80314 | 80201–80299 |
What to see in Denver
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Public Library | 4,379,144 | 2017 |
The busiest is Denver Public Library at 4,379,144 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Denver
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Staying in Denver
Our booking partner lists 628 places to stay in Denver. Of the 521 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (324), and 4 are five-star. Across 169 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 132,564 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Denver
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Common questions
How far is Denver from Boulder?
39 km (24 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Boulder; by road roughly 48 km (30 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boulder to Denver by road?
About 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boulder and Denver?
No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.
Where can I stay in Denver?
Our booking partner lists 628 places to stay in Denver, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.