How far is Kersey, CO from Denver, CO?

The driving distance from Kersey, CO to Denver, CO is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.36 mi
01h 04m
Flight
50.07 mi
80.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.07 mi
Kilometers
80.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.36 mi
Kilometers
90.71 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM MDT
Return by in Kersey
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kersey
2026-04-19T10:59
Arrive Denver
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kersey
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lochbuie
CO

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

From Kersey
28.7 mi
00h 32m
To Denver
27.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
27°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph W
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 Kersey and Denver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kersey and Denver.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    129 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Campbell Street

    655 ft · 33 sec · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1532 ft · 49 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    20 mi · 23 min · County Road 49

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West

    901 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

    612 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 25 south: Denver

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

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

    1348 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown

    528 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Avenue

    3279 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue West

    2615 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue West

  16. 16

    Continue on West 22nd Street

    2095 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 14th Avenue

    709 ft · 30 sec · East 14th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    109 m · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
28.5 mi · 51%
County Road 49
20 mi · 35%
North Valley Highway
2.32 mi · 4%
Highway 34
1.98 mi · 4%
I 25 South
1.06 mi · 2%
North Broadway
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochbuie
00h 32m from Kersey
Leave By
4:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kersey and Sunny near Denver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kersey to Denver?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Kersey and 27.7 miles from Denver.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.36 one way or $14.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kersey and Sunny near Denver.

Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie

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 Lochbuie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 14.3 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 2.9 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

48 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kersey and Denver. Straight-line distance: 50.07 mi (80.58 km).

Kersey

#1 Kersey

Village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK

Population1,798
Coordinates40.3874800, -104.5616300
Altitude1407
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: (-104.561631, 40.387592)
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $7.36
Round trip
$14.72
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.36 $14.72
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.13 $16.25
Premium $4.39 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $4.74 $9.43 $18.85

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 Kersey and Denver. The current time is 10:59:52.

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.