How far is Colorado City, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado City, CO to Denver, CO is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado City and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City and Denver.
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Start on the route
51 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bent Brothers Boulevard
52 m · 13 sec · Bent Brothers Boulevard
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 25 North: Pueblo
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.4 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
10.4 mi · 13 min · South Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street
622 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Emerson Street, Washington Street
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Buchtel North Boulevard
3040 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel North Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Logan Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Logan Street
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Turn left onto East 13th Avenue
720 ft · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
644 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
91 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado City and Denver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
57.6 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Colorado City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado City to Denver?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Colorado City and 69.1 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 1:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.01 one way or $36.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colorado City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Pueblo, Colorado
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Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado City and Denver. Straight-line distance: 124.21 mi (199.89 km).
#1 Colorado City
Colorado City is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9452900, -104.8352600 |
| Altitude | 1784 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denver
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 735,538 |
| Coordinates | 39.7391500, -104.9847000 |
| Altitude | 1609 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $18.01 | $36.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.38 | $42.77 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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