How far is Campion, CO from Denver, CO?

The driving distance from Campion, CO to Denver, CO is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.8 mi
00h 55m
Flight
42.45 mi
68.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.45 mi
Kilometers
68.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.8 mi
Kilometers
76.93 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Wed, Apr 22, 8:07 PM MDT
Return by in Campion
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campion
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Denver
Wed, Apr 22, 8:07 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campion
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Dacono
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Campion
24 mi
00h 27m
To Denver
23.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 24 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 Campion and Denver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 42nd Street Southeast

    886 ft · 24 sec · 42nd Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Highway 287

    3266 ft · 52 sec · South Highway 287

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    137 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East County Road 8

    71 m · 13 sec · East County Road 8

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East County Road 8

    1 mi · 1 min · East County Road 8

  9. 9

    Continue on East Highway 56

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Denver

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.3 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown

    1348 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown

    528 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Avenue

    3279 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue West

    2615 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue West

  19. 19

    Continue on West 22nd Street

    2095 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 14th Avenue

    709 ft · 30 sec · East 14th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    109 m · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.3 mi · 47%
North Valley Highway
14.2 mi · 30%
East Highway 56
3.79 mi · 8%
North 1st Street
2.09 mi · 4%
East County Road 8
1.05 mi · 2%
North Broadway
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

22.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dacono
00h 27m from Campion
Leave By
4:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Campion 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 Campion to Denver?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Campion and 23.8 miles from Denver.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dacono

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 Dacono and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

17 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

29 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campion and Denver. Straight-line distance: 42.45 mi (68.32 km).

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#1 Campion

Unincorporated community in Colorado

Population1,839
Coordinates40.3494300, -105.0777600
Altitude1560
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: 42nd Street Southeast (-105.077759, 40.349346)
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.39 $7.42 $14.84
Diesel $4.74 $8.01 $16.01

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 Campion and Denver. The current time is 19:11:49.

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.