How far is Denver, CO from Byers, CO?

The driving distance from Denver, CO to Byers, CO is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.27 mi
00h 55m
Flight
40.27 mi
64.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.27 mi
Kilometers
64.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.27 mi
Kilometers
72.86 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byers
Sat, Apr 11, 6:22 PM MDT
Return by in Denver
Sat, Apr 11, 7:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-04-11T17:27
Arrive Byers
Sat, Apr 11, 6:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denver
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Aurora
CO

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Denver
22.6 mi
00h 27m
To Byers
22.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    29.3 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Byers

    1962 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1218 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1206 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29.3 mi · 65%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.2 mi · 23%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.41 mi · 5%
Park Avenue West
0.99 mi · 2%
North Lincoln Street
0.54 mi · 1%
North Broadway
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

29.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 27m from Denver
Leave By
4:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Byers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Denver and 22.7 miles from Byers.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Denver and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Byers.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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 Aurora and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Aurora Municipal Center
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Aurora Municipal Center

Aurora , CO
15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

14 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

53 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

54 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Byers. Straight-line distance: 40.27 mi (64.81 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
Byers

#2 Byers

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States

Population1,160
Coordinates39.7113700, -104.2277400
Altitude1586
CountryUnited States
Start: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
End: Byers (-104.22774, 39.71137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.83
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.92 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.53 $13.07
Premium $4.39 $7.03 $14.05
Diesel $4.74 $7.58 $15.16

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Byers. The current time is 17:27:18.

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.