How far is Golden, CO from Denver, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Golden and Denver is 12.61 miles (20.29 km).
Flight distance from Golden, CO to Denver, CO is 12.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Golden, Colorado to Denver, Colorado is: 15.36 miles (24.72 km) by car.
Driving from Golden to Denver will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Golden
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 20347 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°45'20"N 105°13'16"W |
| Latitude | 39.7555400 |
| Longitude | -105.2211000 |
| Altitude | 1730 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denver
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Denver is a major center for the financial services industry and is home to the Denver Broncos football team.
| Population | 735538 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°44'21"N 104°59'5"W |
| Latitude | 39.7391500 |
| Longitude | -104.9847000 |
| Altitude | 1609 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Denver: (-104.984198,39.739139)
Estimated Travel Time Between Golden and Denver
The distance between Golden and Denver is 25 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Golden and Denver. The current time is 10:50:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.05 liters (0.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Golden and Denver.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Golden to Denver is $1.97 (diesel $2.57).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $1.97 | $2.18 | $2.34 | $2.57 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Golden and Denver (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
