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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.95 mi
00h 44m
Flight
35.46 mi
57.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.46 mi
Kilometers
57.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.95 mi
Kilometers
64.29 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM MDT
Return by in Keenesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keenesburg
2026-04-19T11:01
Arrive Denver
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keenesburg
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
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Keenesburg
19.9 mi
00h 22m
To Denver
20 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    112 m · 16 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Woodward Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    2040 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

    612 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 25 south: Denver

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown

    1348 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown

    528 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Avenue

    3279 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue West

    2615 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue West

  13. 13

    Continue on West 22nd Street

    2095 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 14th Avenue

    709 ft · 30 sec · East 14th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    109 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keenesburg 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Market Street
33.4 mi · 83%
North Valley Highway
2.32 mi · 6%
I 25 South
1.06 mi · 3%
North Broadway
0.98 mi · 2%
Park Avenue
0.72 mi · 2%
Park Avenue West
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 22m from Keenesburg
Leave By
7:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

30 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

31 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keenesburg and Denver. Straight-line distance: 35.46 mi (57.06 km).

Keenesburg

#1 Keenesburg

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates40.1083200, -104.5199600
Altitude1510
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: Main Street (-104.519871, 40.10832)
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.43
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Keenesburg and Denver. The current time is 11:01:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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