How far is Denver, CO from Southglenn, CO?

The driving distance from Denver, CO to Southglenn, CO is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.27 mi
00h 26m
Flight
10.63 mi
17.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.63 mi
Kilometers
17.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.27 mi
Kilometers
19.75 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southglenn
Wed, Jun 3, 5:03 PM MDT
Return by in Denver
Wed, Jun 3, 5:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-06-03T16:37
Arrive Southglenn
Wed, Jun 3, 5:03 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Denver
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cherry Hills Village
CO

City in Colorado, United States

From Denver
6.2 mi
00h 13m
To Southglenn
6.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Southglenn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Southglenn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Grant Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard

    138 m · 13 sec · East Speer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Logan Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Logan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Buchtel South Boulevard

    1774 ft · 39 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on East Buchtel South Boulevard

    861 ft · 17 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard South

    146 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South University Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 12 min · South University Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Easter Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Easter Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Madison Court

    47 m · 8 sec · South Madison Court

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Saint Paul Street

    764 ft · 36 sec · South Saint Paul Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Fremont Drive

    583 ft · 28 sec · East Fremont Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Fillmore Circle

    97 m · 17 sec · South Fillmore Circle

  18. 18

    Continue on South Fillmore Circle

    36 m · 5 sec · South Fillmore Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fillmore Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Southglenn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
154.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South University Boulevard
6.5 mi · 53%
Logan Street
1.79 mi · 15%
Grant Street
1.15 mi · 9%
I 25 South
0.78 mi · 6%
East Easter Avenue
0.66 mi · 5%
East Buchtel South Boulevard
0.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South University Boulevard

Turn straight onto South University Boulevard

6.5 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cherry Hills Village
00h 13m from Denver
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Denver and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denver to Southglenn?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Cherry Hills Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Denver and 6.2 miles from Southglenn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Denver and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.

Stop Ideas Near Cherry Hills Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cherry Hills Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cherry Hills Village.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

12 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

42 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Southglenn. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).

Denver

#1 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
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#2 Southglenn

Neighborhood in Centennial, Colorado, United States

Population42,268
Coordinates39.5872100, -104.9527600
Altitude1705
CountryUnited States
Start: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
End: Southglenn (-104.95276, 39.58721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.64 L · about $1.59
Round trip
$3.18
0.86 gal · 3.28 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.59 $3.18
Mid-grade $4.08 $1.76 $3.51
Premium $4.39 $1.89 $3.78
Diesel $4.74 $2.04 $4.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Southglenn. The current time is 16:37:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.