How far is Denver, CO from Dove Valley, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Dove Valley, CO is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Dove Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Dove 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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Logan Street
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Turn left onto East Buchtel South Boulevard
1774 ft · 39 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard
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Continue on East Buchtel South Boulevard
861 ft · 17 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 88: Arapahoe Road
1435 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Arapahoe Road
717 ft · 21 sec · East Arapahoe Road
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Continue on East Arapahoe Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Arapahoe Road
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Turn right onto South Peoria Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Peoria Street
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Continue on Broncos Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Broncos Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Potomac Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Dove 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 Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
7.63 mi · 00h 09m
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 Rain And Snow Likely near Dove Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Dove Valley?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Cherry Hills Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Denver and 8.3 miles from Dove Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.51 one way or $5.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Denver and Rain And Snow Likely near Dove Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Hills Village
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 Cherry Hills Village.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Dove Valley. Straight-line distance: 13.88 mi (22.34 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 Dove Valley
This suburban community in Arapahoe County, Colorado, is situated at an elevation of 5,735 feet within the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5777100, -104.8294000 |
| Altitude | 1748 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dove Valley (-104.8294, 39.57771)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
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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