How far is Denver, CO from Columbine Valley, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Columbine Valley, CO is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Columbine Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Columbine Valley.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · Grant Street
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Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard
138 m · 13 sec · East Speer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Logan Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Logan Street
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Turn right onto East Alameda Avenue
1332 ft · 50 sec · East Alameda Avenue
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Turn left onto South Broadway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto West Iowa Avenue
1222 ft · 36 sec · West Iowa Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Santa Fe Drive
5.4 mi · 7 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto West Bowles Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Bowles Avenue
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Turn left onto South Middlefield Road
2219 ft · 2 min · South Middlefield Road
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Turn left onto Niblick Lane
1212 ft · 53 sec · Niblick Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niblick Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Columbine Valley.
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.
South Santa Fe Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Santa Fe Drive
5.4 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Denver and Sunny near Columbine Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Columbine Valley?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Denver and 5.6 miles from Columbine Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denver and Sunny near Columbine Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Englewood.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Columbine Valley. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.88 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 Columbine Valley
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,508 |
| Coordinates | 39.6011000, -105.0322100 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbine Valley (-105.03221, 39.6011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
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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