How far is Denver, CO from Julesburg, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Julesburg, CO is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Julesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Julesburg.
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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
3 mi · 4 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue
611 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan
2635 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
167.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385: Julesburg
1543 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 385
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 385
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At the end of the road, turn left
3244 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
863 ft · 24 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Julesburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
167 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver and Mostly Sunny near Julesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Julesburg?
The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 91.5 miles from Denver and 91.7 miles from Julesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 10:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.89 one way or $47.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Denver and Mostly Sunny near Julesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brush
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 Brush.
Fort Morgan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Julesburg. Straight-line distance: 167.2 mi (269.08 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 Julesburg
City in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 40.9883300, -102.2643500 |
| Altitude | 1060 |
| Country | United States |
End: Julesburg (-102.26435, 40.98833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $26.38 | $52.77 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.37 | $56.73 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
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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