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Cities Near Boulder

Cities near Boulder, Colorado: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Broomfield, Longmont, Arvada. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Boulder, Colorado is Broomfield, about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Broomfield12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Longmont14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Arvada18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Commerce City23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Loveland28 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Aurora31 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Highlands Ranch36 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Fort Collins41 mi / 65 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip
Greeley41 mi / 66 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip
Castle Rock50 mi / 80 km1 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Boulder

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Broomfield, Longmont, Arvada, Commerce City, Loveland. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Boulder include Broomfield, Longmont, Arvada, Commerce City, Loveland. The closest is Broomfield, about 12 miles (19 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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