How far is Columbine, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Columbine, CO to Denver, CO is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in State of Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbine and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbine and Denver.
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Start on South Newland Street
626 ft · 30 sec · South Newland Street
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Turn right onto West Roxbury Place
756 ft · 33 sec · West Roxbury Place
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Turn left onto South Pierce Street
2071 ft · 43 sec · South Pierce Street
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Turn left onto West Ken Caryl Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue
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Continue on West Mineral Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Mineral Avenue
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Turn left onto South Santa Fe Drive
8.4 mi · 11 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto West Mississippi Avenue
2583 ft · 1 min · West Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto South Logan Street
2.8 mi · 6 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 Columbine and Denver.
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.
South Santa Fe Drive
Turn left onto South Santa Fe Drive
8.43 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbine to Denver?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Columbine and 6.1 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheridan.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbine and Denver. Straight-line distance: 11.39 mi (18.33 km).
#1 Columbine
School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999
| Population | 24,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5877700, -105.0694300 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
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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