How far is Dove Valley, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Dove Valley, CO to Denver, CO is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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.
City in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dove Valley and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dove Valley and Denver.
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Start on South Potomac Street
14 m · 6 sec · South Potomac Street
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Turn left onto Broncos Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Broncos Parkway
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Continue on South Peoria Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Peoria Street
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Turn left onto East Arapahoe Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Arapahoe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North: Denver
2322 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
8 mi · 9 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street
622 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Emerson Street, Washington Street
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Buchtel North Boulevard
3040 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel North Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Logan Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Logan Street
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Turn left onto East 13th Avenue
720 ft · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
644 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
91 m · 22 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 Dove Valley 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.
South Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
8.05 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Dove Valley 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 Dove Valley to Denver?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 8.1 miles from Dove Valley and 8.7 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.55 one way or $5.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Dove Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Hills Village
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 Cherry Hills Village.
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dove Valley and Denver. Straight-line distance: 13.88 mi (22.34 km).
#1 Dove Valley
This suburban community in Arapahoe County, Colorado, is situated at an elevation of 5,735 feet within the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5777100, -104.8294000 |
| Altitude | 1748 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
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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