How far is Denver, CO from Strasburg, CO?
The driving distance from Denver, CO to Strasburg, CO is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Strasburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Strasburg.
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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 right to continue on I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
1187 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.7 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Strasburg
1618 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Arrowhead Street
72 m · 5 sec · Arrowhead Street
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Continue on Wagner Street
1489 ft · 34 sec · Wagner Street
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Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue
849 ft · 21 sec · East Colfax Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Colfax Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Strasburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver and Light Rain Likely near Strasburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Strasburg?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Denver and 19.8 miles from Strasburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Denver and Light Rain Likely near Strasburg.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Strasburg. Straight-line distance: 35.14 mi (56.55 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 Strasburg
Situated on the eastern plains of Colorado within Adams County, this community sits at an elevation of 5,381 feet along Interstate 70.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7383200, -104.3232900 |
| Altitude | 1640 |
| Country | United States |
End: Strasburg (-104.32329, 39.73832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.33 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
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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