How far is Keenesburg, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Keenesburg, CO to Denver, CO is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
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.
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keenesburg and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keenesburg and Denver.
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Start on South Main Street
112 m · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue
122 m · 14 sec · East Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto North Market Street
2040 ft · 1 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp left
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
612 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on I 25 south: Denver
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
2.3 mi · 3 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 Keenesburg 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.
North Market Street
Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Keenesburg and Sunny near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keenesburg to Denver?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Keenesburg and 20 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keenesburg and Sunny near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keenesburg and Denver. Straight-line distance: 35.46 mi (57.06 km).
#1 Keenesburg
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 40.1083200, -104.5199600 |
| Altitude | 1510 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
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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