How far is Eagle, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Eagle, CO to Denver, CO is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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.
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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 02h 12m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Denver.
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Start on West 2nd Street
41 m · 11 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1238 ft · 21 sec · Grand Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eby Creek Road
57 m · 4 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
884 ft · 18 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eby Creek Road
33 m · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
52 m · 3 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Take the ramp straight
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
44.2 mi · 48 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
70 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
10.1 mi · 14 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto East 14th Avenue
108 m · 17 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 Eagle and Denver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
70 mi · 01h 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.
Sunny leaving Eagle and Mostly Sunny near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle to Denver?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Dillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Eagle and 63.3 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 2:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.49 one way or $32.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagle and Mostly Sunny near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Dillon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dillon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Denver. Straight-line distance: 98.2 mi (158.04 km).
#1 Eagle
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,911 |
| Coordinates | 39.6552600, -106.8286500 |
| Altitude | 2012 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $16.49 | $32.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.58 | $39.17 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $21.13 | $42.25 |
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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