How far is Denver, CO from Lyons, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Lyons, CO is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 02m.
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.
Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.
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 Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Lyons.
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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
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
2930 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Continue on 28th Street
15.5 mi · 23 min · 28th Street
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Turn left onto Ute Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Ute Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2514 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Lyons.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
28th Street
Continue on 28th Street
15.5 mi · 00h 23m
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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Lyons?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Denver and 21.7 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 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 then Chance Rain Showers near Lyons.
Stop Ideas Near Superior
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Superior.
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 36.82 mi (59.26 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 Lyons
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,058 |
| Coordinates | 40.2247100, -105.2713800 |
| Altitude | 1637 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-105.27138, 40.22471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
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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