How far is Denver, CO from Durango, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Durango, CO is about 334.2 miles (537.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 07h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Durango.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Durango.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South
1304 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue
110.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · West Hampden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
40.4 mi · 51 min
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Turn slight left
23.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto West Highway 112
13.1 mi · 19 min · West Highway 112
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on US 160
10.5 mi · 14 min · US 160
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Continue straight
46.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
605 ft · 31 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Durango.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Hampden Avenue
Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue
111 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Denver and Sunny near Durango.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Durango?
The road trip is about 334.2 miles (537.9 km) and usually takes 07h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moffat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Denver and 167.1 miles from Durango.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.64 one way or $87.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denver and Sunny near Durango.
Stop Ideas Near Moffat
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moffat.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Durango. Straight-line distance: 231.24 mi (372.15 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 Durango
City in and county seat of La Plata County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 19,690 |
| Coordinates | 37.2752800, -107.8800700 |
| Altitude | 1991 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durango (-107.88007, 37.27528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $43.64 | $87.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $48.19 | $96.38 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $51.81 | $103.63 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $55.90 | $111.79 |
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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