How far is Denver, CO from Winter Park, CO?

The driving distance from Denver, CO to Winter Park, CO is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.65 mi
01h 37m
Flight
42.63 mi
68.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.63 mi
Kilometers
68.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.65 mi
Kilometers
107.26 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winter Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM MDT
Return by in Denver
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-04-18T21:38
Arrive Winter Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denver
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Idaho Springs
CO

City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Denver
33.3 mi
00h 48m
To Winter Park
33.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
27°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Winter Park.

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Grant Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · East 8th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Kalamath Street

    733 ft · 23 sec · North Kalamath Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West 6th Avenue Freeway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 west: Empire, Granby

    3141 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    25.6 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Town Drive

    1046 ft · 31 sec · Old Town Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Winter Park Drive

    51 m · 6 sec · Winter Park Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Trademark Drive

    75 m · 11 sec · Trademark Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trademark Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
28.7 mi · 43%
US 40 west
26.2 mi · 39%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
9.5 mi · 14%
East 8th Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
Grant Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Old Town Drive
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idaho Springs
00h 48m from Denver
Leave By
3:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Denver and Chance Snow Showers near Winter Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denver to Winter Park?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Denver and 33.4 miles from Winter Park.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 3:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.69 one way or $17.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Denver and Chance Snow Showers near Winter Park.

Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Idaho Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Idaho Springs.

BUS

Pine Junction, CO

32 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

35 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Winter Park. Straight-line distance: 42.63 mi (68.61 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 Winter Park

Town in Colorado, United States

Population1,106
Coordinates39.8916500, -105.7630600
Altitude2759
CountryUnited States
Start: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
End: Winter Park (-105.76306, 39.89165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.69
Round trip
$17.38
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.69 $17.38
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.60 $19.19
Premium $4.39 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $4.74 $11.13 $22.26

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Winter Park. The current time is 21:38:26.

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.