How far is Denver, CO from Hayden, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Hayden, CO is about 181 miles (291.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Hayden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Hayden.
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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
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CO 9 North: Silverthorne, Dillon
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 9 North: Silverthorne
90 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue River Parkway
5.3 mi · 9 min · Blue River Parkway
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Continue straight
31.9 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
47.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue straight
29.1 mi · 37 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Hayden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Denver and Sunny near Hayden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Hayden?
The road trip is about 181 miles (291.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kremmling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Denver and 90.6 miles from Hayden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.63 one way or $47.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Denver and Sunny near Hayden.
Stop Ideas Near Kremmling
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 Kremmling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 130.95 mi (210.74 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 Hayden
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 1,977 |
| Coordinates | 40.4952900, -107.2572900 |
| Altitude | 1935 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hayden (-107.25729, 40.49529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
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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