How far is Denver, CO from Holyoke, CO?

The driving distance from Denver, CO to Holyoke, CO is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.45 mi
03h 20m
Flight
153.19 mi
246.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.19 mi
Kilometers
246.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.45 mi
Kilometers
277.53 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holyoke
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM MDT
Return by in Denver
Sun, Apr 19, 10:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Holyoke
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denver
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Brush
CO

City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States

From Denver
86.1 mi
01h 40m
To Holyoke
86.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Holyoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Holyoke.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Colfax Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Street

    2848 ft · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 20th Street

    153 m · 18 sec · 20th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    2045 ft · 1 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Park Avenue West

    1.6 km · 3 min · Park Avenue West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North, I 70: Fort Collins, Limon, Grand Junction

    140 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1699 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto North Valley Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue

    611 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    2635 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Heartland Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    112 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Heartland Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Sterling, Holyoke

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: Holyoke

    86 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto US Highway 6

    17.8 mi · 26 min · US Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on West Weston Street

    3070 ft · 52 sec · West Weston Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Railway Street

    990 ft · 17 sec · Railway Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 6

    10.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 6

    8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6

  23. 23

    Continue on Dee Street

    2341 ft · 39 sec · Dee Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 6

    7.8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6

  25. 25

    Continue on Denver Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Denver Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Interocean Avenue

    115 m · 9 sec · South Interocean Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Emerson Street

    13 m · 2 sec · West Emerson Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Emerson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Holyoke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
118 mi · 69%
US Highway 6
44.3 mi · 26%
North Valley Highway
2.96 mi · 2%
Denver Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Park Avenue West
0.99 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

112 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brush
01h 40m from Denver
Leave By
10:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Denver and Sunny near Holyoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denver to Holyoke?

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Brush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Denver and 86.4 miles from Holyoke.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 10:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denver and Sunny near Holyoke.

Stop Ideas Near Brush

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brush, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brush.

RAIL

Fort Morgan

15 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Holyoke. Straight-line distance: 153.19 mi (246.54 km).

Denver

#1 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Holyoke

#2 Holyoke

City in Colorado, United States

Population2,239
Coordinates40.5844400, -102.3024100
Altitude1139
CountryUnited States
Start: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
End: Holyoke (-102.30241, 40.58444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.03 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.97
12.16 gal · 46.06 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $22.48 $44.97
Mid-grade $4.08 $24.83 $49.66
Premium $4.39 $26.70 $53.39
Diesel $4.74 $28.80 $57.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Holyoke. The current time is 03:21:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.