How far is Denver, CO from Derby, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Derby, CO is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Derby.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 85: Vasquez Boulevard
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 77th Avenue
926 ft · 30 sec · East 77th Avenue
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Turn left onto Kimberly Street
1385 ft · 1 min · Kimberly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kimberly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Derby.
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.
North Vasquez Boulevard
Turn left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
4.27 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver and Mostly Sunny near Derby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Derby?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Commerce City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Denver and 5 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Denver and Mostly Sunny near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Commerce City
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 Commerce City.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Derby. Straight-line distance: 7.77 mi (12.5 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 Derby
Located at an elevation of 5,128 feet within Adams County, this community forms a significant part of the Commerce City area northeast of Denver.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8394300, -104.9185900 |
| Altitude | 1563 |
| Country | United States |
End: Derby (-104.91859, 39.83943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.33 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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