How far is Denver, CO from Gleneagle, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Gleneagle, CO is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Gleneagle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Gleneagle.
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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
46.6 mi · 49 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Baptist Road
1131 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Baptist Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Baptist Road
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Turn right onto Gleneagle Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Gleneagle Drive
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Turn right onto Palm Springs Drive
1438 ft · 1 min · Palm Springs Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Springs Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Gleneagle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
46.6 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gleneagle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Gleneagle?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Denver and 27 miles from Gleneagle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Denver and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gleneagle.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
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 Castle Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Gleneagle. Straight-line distance: 48.7 mi (78.38 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 Gleneagle
Census designated place
| Population | 6,611 |
| Coordinates | 39.0452700, -104.8244200 |
| Altitude | 2111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gleneagle (-104.82442, 39.04527)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
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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