How far is Denver, CO from Applewood, CO?

The driving distance from Denver, CO to Applewood, CO is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
14.24 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.53 mi
15.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.53 mi
Kilometers
15.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.24 mi
Kilometers
22.91 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Applewood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 PM MDT
Return by in Denver
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-04-18T23:06
Arrive Applewood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Denver
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lakeside
CO

Town in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

From Denver
7.1 mi
00h 12m
To Applewood
7.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Applewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Applewood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Colfax Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Street

    2848 ft · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 20th Street

    153 m · 18 sec · 20th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    2045 ft · 1 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Park Avenue West

    1.6 km · 3 min · Park Avenue West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North, I 70: Fort Collins, Limon, Grand Junction

    140 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Limon, Grand Junction

    1187 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Clear Creek Drive, 32nd Avenue, Youngfield Street

    1340 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clear Creek Drive

    1408 ft · 33 sec · Clear Creek Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 32nd Avenue

    3272 ft · 2 min · West 32nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eldridge Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Eldridge Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Eldridge Street

    1619 ft · 45 sec · Eldridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Berry Road

    1327 ft · 58 sec · Berry Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Garden Road

    114 m · 16 sec · Garden Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garden Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Applewood.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
9.33 mi · 66%
Park Avenue West
0.99 mi · 7%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.62 mi · 4%
West 32nd Avenue
0.62 mi · 4%
North Lincoln Street
0.54 mi · 4%
Clear Creek Drive
0.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

8.55 mi · 00h 10m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeside
00h 12m from Denver
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Denver and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Applewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denver to Applewood?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Lakeside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Denver and 7.1 miles from Applewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Denver and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Applewood.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeside

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 Lakeside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 13.2 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 4.7 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 11.9 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 4 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 Lakeside.

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

6 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

37 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

44 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Applewood. Straight-line distance: 9.53 mi (15.34 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
Applewood

#2 Applewood

Census designated place

Population7,160
Coordinates39.7577800, -105.1625000
Altitude1702
CountryUnited States
Start: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
End: Applewood (-105.1625, 39.75778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.39 $2.20 $4.39
Diesel $4.74 $2.37 $4.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Applewood. The current time is 23:06:39.

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.