How far is Denver, CO from Acres Green, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Acres Green, CO is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
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City in Colorado, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Acres Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Acres Green.
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Start on the route
115 m · 29 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Grant Street
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Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard
138 m · 13 sec · East Speer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Logan Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Logan Street
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Turn left onto East Buchtel South Boulevard
1774 ft · 39 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard
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Continue on East Buchtel South Boulevard
861 ft · 17 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road
1132 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto West County Line Road
881 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East County Line Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn left onto Acres Green Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Acres Green Drive
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Continue on Acres Green Drive
138 m · 20 sec · Acres Green Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Acres Green Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Acres Green.
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 Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
9.71 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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Denver and Snow Showers near Acres Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Acres Green?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Cherry Hills Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Denver and 8.3 miles from Acres Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Denver and Snow Showers near Acres Green.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Hills Village
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 Cherry Hills Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Acres Green. Straight-line distance: 13.46 mi (21.66 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Acres Green
Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 3,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.5566600, -104.8960900 |
| Altitude | 1778 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acres Green (-104.89609, 39.55666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
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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