How far is Derby, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Derby, CO to Denver, CO is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Denver.
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Start on Kimberly Street
1385 ft · 1 min · Kimberly Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 77th Avenue
926 ft · 27 sec · East 77th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
4.2 mi · 6 min · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 46th North Avenue
30 m · 1 sec · East 46th North Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 70 West
1506 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown
656 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown
568 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Park Avenue
3279 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue West
2615 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue West
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Continue on West 22nd Street
2095 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.6 km · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto East 14th Avenue
709 ft · 30 sec · East 14th Avenue
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Turn left
109 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Denver.
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.
North Vasquez Boulevard
Turn left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
4.2 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Derby and Chance Rain Showers near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Denver?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Commerce City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Derby and 5.4 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.60 one way or $3.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Derby and Chance Rain Showers near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Commerce City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Commerce City.
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Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Denver. Straight-line distance: 7.77 mi (12.5 km).
#1 Derby
Located at an elevation of 5,128 feet within Adams County, this community forms a significant part of the Commerce City area northeast of Denver.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8394300, -104.9185900 |
| Altitude | 1563 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
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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