How far is Denver, CO from Penrose, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Penrose, CO is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Penrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Penrose.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · Grant Street
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Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard
138 m · 13 sec · East Speer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Logan Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Logan Street
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Turn left onto East Buchtel South Boulevard
1774 ft · 39 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard
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Continue on East Buchtel South Boulevard
861 ft · 17 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
56.9 mi · 1 hr · South Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
32 mi · 43 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
822 ft · 38 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
927 ft · 41 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Penrose.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
56.9 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Denver and Mostly Clear near Penrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Penrose?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Denver and 51.1 miles from Penrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denver and Mostly Clear near Penrose.
Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle
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 Gleneagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Penrose. Straight-line distance: 90.82 mi (146.16 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 Penrose
Place in Colorado, USA
| Population | 3,582 |
| Coordinates | 38.4250000, -105.0227600 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penrose (-105.02276, 38.425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.85 | $31.70 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
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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