How far is Estes Park, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Estes Park, CO to Denver, CO is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
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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 25m.
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 most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estes Park and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estes Park and Denver.
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Start on Park Lane
67 m · 15 sec · Park Lane
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Turn left onto East Elkhorn Avenue
1052 ft · 38 sec · East Elkhorn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 36, CO 7
43 m · 4 sec
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Continue on US 36, CO 7
119 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Saint Vrain Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Saint Vrain Avenue
43 m · 2 sec · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Saint Vrain Avenue
2737 ft · 50 sec · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Continue on East Highway 36
12 mi · 20 min · East Highway 36
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Continue on North Saint Vrain Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1418 ft · 51 sec · Broadway
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
1090 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ute Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Ute Highway
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Take the exit slight right
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Foothills Highway
12.2 mi · 16 min · North Foothills Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Jay Road
26 m · 10 sec · Jay Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
39 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto 28th Street
3.3 mi · 7 min · 28th Street
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Turn straight onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver
2497 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on I 25 south: Denver
2037 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown
1348 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown
528 ft · 11 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 Estes Park 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.
North Foothills Highway
Merge slight left onto North Foothills Highway
12.2 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Estes Park and Sunny near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Estes Park to Denver?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Boulder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Estes Park and 33.1 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.51 one way or $17.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Estes Park and Sunny near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Boulder
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 Boulder.
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estes Park and Denver. Straight-line distance: 52.44 mi (84.39 km).
#1 Estes Park
Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,553 |
| Coordinates | 40.3772100, -105.5216700 |
| Altitude | 2300 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $3.70 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
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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