How far is Idaho Springs, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Idaho Springs, CO to Denver, CO is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
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 Idaho
Route Weather Snapshot
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Snow Showers
Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idaho Springs and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Springs and Denver.
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Start on Riverside Drive
1 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Colorado Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard
41 m · 3 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
1418 ft · 36 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 east: Denver
1210 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
19.4 mi · 23 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 Idaho Springs 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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
19.4 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Snow Showers leaving Idaho Springs and Rain And Snow Showers near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Idaho Springs to Denver?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Idaho Springs and 16.2 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Idaho Springs and Rain And Snow Showers near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Genesee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Genesee.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Springs and Denver. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).
#1 Idaho Springs
City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,857 |
| Coordinates | 39.7424900, -105.5136100 |
| Altitude | 2294 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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