How far is Denver, CO from Burlington, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Burlington, CO is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Burlington.
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Start on the route
115 m · 29 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Colfax Avenue
110 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Street
2848 ft · 2 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on 20th Street
153 m · 18 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
2045 ft · 1 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto Park Avenue West
1.6 km · 3 min · Park Avenue West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North, I 70: Fort Collins, Limon, Grand Junction
140 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
1187 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
150.5 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385, I 70 Business: Lincoln Street
982 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Street
2721 ft · 50 sec · South Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
2658 ft · 56 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto 15th Street
1880 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
151 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Denver and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Burlington?
The road trip is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Limon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Denver and 83.8 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denver and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Limon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Limon.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Fort Morgan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 147.77 mi (237.82 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 Burlington
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 3,126 |
| Coordinates | 39.3061100, -102.2693600 |
| Altitude | 1271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-102.26936, 39.30611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.91 | $51.81 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $27.95 | $55.90 |
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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