How far is Indian Hills, CO from Denver, CO?

The driving distance from Indian Hills, CO to Denver, CO is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.26 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.87 mi
25.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.87 mi
Kilometers
25.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.26 mi
Kilometers
37.43 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Thu, Oct 15, 11:28 AM MDT
Return by in Indian Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Hills
2026-10-15T10:59
Arrive Denver
Thu, Oct 15, 11:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indian Hills
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bow Mar
CO

Town of the United States

From Indian Hills
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Denver
12.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph N
Destination
54°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Hills and Denver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Denver.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiawatha Trail

    144 m · 21 sec · Hiawatha Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Santa Clara Road

    142 m · 21 sec · Santa Clara Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parmalee Gulch Road

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Parmalee Gulch Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1826 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    13 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85

    828 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North

    76 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 85 North

    32 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto South Santa Fe Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Santa Fe Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Mississippi Avenue

    2583 ft · 1 min · West Mississippi Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Logan Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Logan Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 13th Avenue

    720 ft · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sherman Street

    644 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Hills and Denver.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parmalee Gulch Road
13.6 mi · 58%
South Santa Fe Drive
3.15 mi · 14%
South Logan Street
2.78 mi · 12%
West Mississippi Avenue
0.49 mi · 2%
US 85
0.16 mi · 1%
East 13th Avenue
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Parmalee Gulch Road

Merge slight right

13 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow Mar
00h 14m from Indian Hills
Leave By
7:30 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Indian Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Denver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Denver?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Bow Mar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Indian Hills and 12.9 miles from Denver.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Indian Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Denver.

Stop Ideas Near Bow Mar

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bow Mar and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bow Mar.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

14 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

35 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

52 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Denver. Straight-line distance: 15.87 mi (25.54 km).

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#1 Indian Hills

Situated in Jefferson County at an elevation of 6,857 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Denver along Parmalee Gulch.

Population0
Coordinates39.6166500, -105.2372100
Altitude2090
CountryUnited States
Denver

#2 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Start: Hiawatha Trail (-105.237328, 39.616485)
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.09
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $3.55 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.72 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $5.06 $4.15 $8.30
Diesel $6.52 $5.34 $10.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Hills and Denver. The current time is 10:59:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.