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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.69 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.46 mi
21.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.46 mi
Kilometers
21.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.69 mi
Kilometers
26.86 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acres Green
Fri, Apr 17, 12:22 PM MDT
Return by in Denver
Fri, Apr 17, 12:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-04-17T11:55
Arrive Acres Green
Fri, Apr 17, 12:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Denver
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cherry Hills Village
CO

City in Colorado, United States

From Denver
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Acres Green
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph N
Destination
41°F
Friday

Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Grant Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard

    138 m · 13 sec · East Speer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Logan Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Logan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Buchtel South Boulevard

    1774 ft · 39 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on East Buchtel South Boulevard

    861 ft · 17 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West County Line Road

    881 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East County Line Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Acres Green Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Acres Green Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Acres Green Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · Acres Green Drive

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
9.71 mi · 58%
Logan Street
1.79 mi · 11%
Grant Street
1.15 mi · 7%
East County Line Road
1.14 mi · 7%
I 25 South
0.97 mi · 6%
Acres Green Drive
0.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cherry Hills Village
00h 13m from Denver
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cherry Hills Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cherry Hills Village.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

12 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

42 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Acres Green. Straight-line distance: 13.46 mi (21.66 km).

Denver

#1 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Acres Green

#2 Acres Green

Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States

Population3,007
Coordinates39.5566600, -104.8960900
Altitude1778
CountryUnited States
Start: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
End: Acres Green (-104.89609, 39.55666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.36
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Acres Green. The current time is 11:55:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.