How far is Conifer, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Conifer, CO to Denver, CO is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Municipality in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conifer and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conifer and Denver.
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Start on Pleasant Park Road
90 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Park Road
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Take the ramp sharp right
50 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85
828 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto US 85 North
32 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Santa Fe Drive
3.1 mi · 4 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 · 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 Conifer 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.
Pleasant Park Road
Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Clear leaving Conifer and Sunny near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conifer to Denver?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Morrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Conifer and 15.2 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Conifer and Sunny near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Morrison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrison.
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conifer and Denver. Straight-line distance: 22.76 mi (36.63 km).
#1 Conifer
Situated southwest of Denver in the Jefferson County foothills, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 8,278 feet within a densely forested region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5211000, -105.3052700 |
| Altitude | 2523 |
| 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: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.94 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
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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