How far is Hayden, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Hayden, CO to Denver, CO is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hayden and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayden and Denver.
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Start on West Jefferson Avenue
29.1 mi · 37 min · West Jefferson Avenue
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Continue straight
3270 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
46.8 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
1353 ft · 34 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Tyler Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tyler Avenue
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Continue on Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
30.6 mi · 40 min · Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
746 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 70 East
1368 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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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 Hayden and Denver.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Hayden and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hayden to Denver?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kremmling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Hayden and 90.5 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hayden and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Kremmling
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 Kremmling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hayden and Denver. Straight-line distance: 130.95 mi (210.74 km).
#1 Hayden
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 1,977 |
| Coordinates | 40.4952900, -107.2572900 |
| Altitude | 1935 |
| 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: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $26.06 | $52.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.01 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $30.22 | $60.44 |
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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