How far is Denver, CO from Cedaredge, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Cedaredge, CO is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Cedaredge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Cedaredge.
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Start on the route
115 m · 29 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · East 8th Avenue
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Continue on North Kalamath Street
733 ft · 23 sec · North Kalamath Street
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Continue on West 6th Avenue Freeway
9.5 mi · 12 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
199.4 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: De Beque
1686 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Roan Creek Road
539 ft · 10 sec · Roan Creek Road
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Continue on De Beque Cutoff Road
11.1 mi · 27 min · De Beque Cutoff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
40.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto Northwest Aspen Avenue
719 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Aspen Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 3rd Street
31 m · 4 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Cedaredge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
199 mi · 03h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver and Sunny near Cedaredge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Cedaredge?
The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Denver and 132 miles from Cedaredge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.39 one way or $68.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Denver and Sunny near Cedaredge.
Stop Ideas Near Gypsum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Cedaredge. Straight-line distance: 167.54 mi (269.63 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 Cedaredge
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 38.9016500, -107.9264500 |
| Altitude | 1899 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedaredge (-107.92645, 38.90165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $37.98 | $75.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $40.84 | $81.67 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $44.05 | $88.11 |
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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