How far is Denver, CO from Niwot, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Niwot, CO is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Niwot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Niwot.
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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 right to continue on Foothills Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Foothills Parkway
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Continue on Diagonal Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Diagonal Highway
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Turn right onto Niwot Road
818 ft · 22 sec · Niwot Road
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1072 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Niwot.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Foothills Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Foothills Parkway
4.98 mi · 00h 08m
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 leaving Denver and Mostly Sunny near Niwot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Niwot?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Broomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Denver and 17.2 miles from Niwot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denver and Mostly Sunny near Niwot.
Stop Ideas Near Broomfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broomfield.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Niwot. Straight-line distance: 27.06 mi (43.55 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 Niwot
Census designated place
| Population | 4,006 |
| Coordinates | 40.1038700, -105.1708200 |
| Altitude | 1553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niwot (-105.17082, 40.10387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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