How far is Applewood, CO from Denver, CO?

The driving distance from Applewood, CO to Denver, CO is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.09 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.53 mi
15.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.53 mi
Kilometers
15.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.09 mi
Kilometers
22.67 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM MDT
Return by in Applewood
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Applewood
2026-04-22T20:05
Arrive Denver
Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Applewood
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lakeside
CO

Town in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

From Applewood
7 mi
00h 12m
To Denver
7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 23 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Applewood and Denver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Applewood and Denver.

  1. 1

    Start on Garden Road

    114 m · 16 sec · Garden Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Berry Road

    1327 ft · 1 min · Berry Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eldridge Street

    1613 ft · 45 sec · Eldridge Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 32nd Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · West 32nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West 32nd Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 32nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Youngfield Street

    990 ft · 27 sec · Youngfield Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    909 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1231 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado Springs

    904 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    822 ft · 12 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown

    656 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown

    568 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Avenue

    3279 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue West

    2615 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue West

  18. 18

    Continue on West 22nd Street

    2095 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 14th Avenue

    709 ft · 30 sec · East 14th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    109 m · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Applewood and Denver.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
156 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
8.82 mi · 63%
North Broadway
0.98 mi · 7%
West 32nd Avenue
0.75 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
0.73 mi · 5%
Park Avenue West
0.5 mi · 4%
West 22nd Street
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver

4.49 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeside
00h 12m from Applewood
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Applewood and Mostly Sunny near Denver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Applewood to Denver?

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lakeside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Applewood and 7 miles from Denver.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Applewood and Mostly Sunny near Denver.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lakeside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeside.

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

6 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

37 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

44 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Applewood and Denver. Straight-line distance: 9.53 mi (15.34 km).

Applewood

#1 Applewood

Census designated place

Population7,160
Coordinates39.7577800, -105.1625000
Altitude1702
CountryUnited States
Denver

#2 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Start: Garden Road (-105.162485, 39.757812)
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.39 $2.20 $4.39
Diesel $4.74 $2.37 $4.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Applewood and Denver. The current time is 20:05:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.