How far is Denver, CO from Campion, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Campion, CO is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 01m.
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 Weld 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 Campion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Campion.
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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 left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1699 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Valley Highway
5 mi · 7 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 56 West: Berthound
1232 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 56 West: Berthound
104 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Highway 56
83 m · 16 sec · East Highway 56
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Exit the roundabout onto East Highway 56
778 ft · 22 sec · East Highway 56
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Highway 56
28 m · 5 sec · East Highway 56
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Exit the rotary onto East Highway 56
3.9 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56
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Continue on East County Road 8
1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 8
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 1st Street
12 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 1st Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Take the ramp straight
1431 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Highway 287
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 287
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Turn left onto 42nd Street Southeast
1026 ft · 28 sec · 42nd Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 42nd Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Campion.
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
22.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Denver and Mostly Sunny near Campion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Campion?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Denver and 24 miles from Campion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denver and Mostly Sunny near Campion.
Stop Ideas Near Dacono
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dacono.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Campion. Straight-line distance: 42.45 mi (68.32 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 Campion
Unincorporated community in Colorado
| Population | 1,839 |
| Coordinates | 40.3494300, -105.0777600 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| Country | United States |
End: Campion (-105.07776, 40.34943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.05 | $16.11 |
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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