How far is Denver, CO from Roxborough Park, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Roxborough Park, CO is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Roxborough Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Roxborough Park.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Logan Street
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Turn right onto East Alameda Avenue
1332 ft · 50 sec · East Alameda Avenue
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Turn left onto South Broadway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto West Iowa Avenue
1222 ft · 36 sec · West Iowa Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Santa Fe Drive
8.8 mi · 12 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West
2074 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
1757 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.4 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Platte Canyon Road
863 ft · 29 sec · South Platte Canyon Road
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Continue on Waterton Road
2225 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road
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Turn right onto Dante Drive
1005 ft · 48 sec · Dante Drive
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Turn left onto Raphael Lane
1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane
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Turn left
1573 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1228 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Roxborough Park.
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.
South Santa Fe Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Santa Fe Drive
8.84 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Roxborough Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Roxborough Park?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbine Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Denver and 11.4 miles from Roxborough Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 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 Roxborough Park.
Stop Ideas Near Columbine Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbine Valley.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Roxborough Park. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.73 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 Roxborough Park
Census designated place
| Population | 9,099 |
| Coordinates | 39.4738800, -105.0852600 |
| Altitude | 1753 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxborough Park (-105.08526, 39.47388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
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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