How far is Denver, CO from Loma, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Loma, CO is about 260 miles (418.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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 04h 52m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Loma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Loma.
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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
246.4 mi · 4 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 139: Loma, Rangely
1258 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto 13 Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · 13 Road
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Turn left onto M 1/4 Road
19 m · 3 sec · M 1/4 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · M 1/4 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Loma.
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
246 mi · 04h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver and Sunny near Loma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Loma?
The road trip is about 260 miles (418.4 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Denver and 130.2 miles from Loma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.66 one way or $79.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Denver and Sunny near Loma.
Stop Ideas Near Gypsum
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 Gypsum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Loma. Straight-line distance: 207.61 mi (334.12 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 Loma
Situated in the high desert of western Colorado's Grand Valley at an elevation of 4,508 feet, this unincorporated community lies within Mesa County along the Colorado River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1958100, -108.8131600 |
| Altitude | 1374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loma (-108.81316, 39.19581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $4.33 | $39.66 | $79.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $43.27 | $86.55 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $46.43 | $92.86 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $59.76 | $119.52 |
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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