How far is Denver, CO from Genesee, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Genesee, CO is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Genesee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Genesee.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · East 8th Avenue
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Continue on North Kalamath Street
733 ft · 23 sec · North Kalamath Street
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Continue on West 6th Avenue Freeway
9.5 mi · 12 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 45: Lookout Mountain
1434 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto South Grapevine Road
127 m · 11 sec · South Grapevine Road
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Turn right onto Genesee Ridge Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Genesee Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Shooting Star Drive
2079 ft · 2 min · Shooting Star Drive
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Turn left
655 ft · 48 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Genesee.
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.
West 6th Avenue Freeway
Continue on West 6th Avenue Freeway
9.5 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Denver and Rain And Snow Showers then Chance T-storms near Genesee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Genesee?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Applewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Denver and 9.6 miles from Genesee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Denver and Rain And Snow Showers then Chance T-storms near Genesee.
Stop Ideas Near Applewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Applewood.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Genesee. Straight-line distance: 15.75 mi (25.34 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 Genesee
City in Idaho
| Population | 3,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.6858200, -105.2727700 |
| Altitude | 2331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Genesee (-105.27277, 39.68582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
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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