How far is Denver International Airport, CO from Lafayette, CO?
The driving distance from Denver International Airport, CO to Lafayette, CO is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver International Airport and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver International Airport and Lafayette.
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Start on Terminal East Departures
2634 ft · 2 min · Terminal East Departures
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Continue on Terminal East Exit
2236 ft · 38 sec · Terminal East Exit
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Continue on Peña Boulevard
3.5 mi · 4 min · Peña Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll North: Boulder, Fort Collins
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
18.5 mi · 19 min · E-470
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Continue on Northwest Parkway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Dillon Road
1760 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Dillon Road
1206 ft · 35 sec · West Dillon Road
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Turn right onto South 112th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 112th Street
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Continue on South 112th Street
1166 ft · 36 sec · South 112th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Public Road
40 m · 4 sec · South Public Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Public Road
1 mi · 3 min · South Public Road
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Turn right
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
63 m · 15 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 Denver International Airport and Lafayette.
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.
E-470
Merge slight left onto E-470
18.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 leaving Denver International Airport and Partly Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver International Airport to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Todd Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Denver International Airport and 16 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denver International Airport and Partly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Todd Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Todd Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver International Airport and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 23.95 mi (38.54 km).
#1 Denver International Airport
Airport in Denver, Colorado, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8589100, -104.6732600 |
| Altitude | 1637 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
City in Colorado
| Population | 28,579 |
| Coordinates | 39.9936000, -105.0897100 |
| Altitude | 1588 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-105.08971, 39.9936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.05 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
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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