How far is Denver, CO from Firestone, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Firestone, CO is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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.
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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 Firestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Firestone.
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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 left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1699 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Valley Highway
5 mi · 7 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Niwot
1799 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
1116 ft · 28 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Colorado Boulevard
60 m · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
2647 ft · 51 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard
34 m · 5 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn right onto McClure Avenue
774 ft · 24 sec · McClure Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
983 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Granville Avenue
734 ft · 32 sec · Granville Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Granville Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Firestone.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.07 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Denver and Mostly Sunny near Firestone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Firestone?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Northglenn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Denver and 14.2 miles from Firestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 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 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denver and Mostly Sunny near Firestone.
Stop Ideas Near Northglenn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northglenn.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Firestone. Straight-line distance: 25.92 mi (41.71 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 Firestone
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 15,298 |
| Coordinates | 40.1124800, -104.9366400 |
| Altitude | 1515 |
| Country | United States |
End: Firestone (-104.93664, 40.11248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
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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