How far is La Junta, CO from Denver, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Junta and Denver is 143.86 miles (231.53 km).
Flight distance from La Junta, CO to Denver, CO is 143.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from La Junta to Denver with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Junta, Colorado to Denver, Colorado is: 174.02 miles (280.06 km) by car.
Driving from La Junta to Denver will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.
#1 La Junta
City in Colorado
| Population | 6854 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'6"N 103°32'38"W |
| Latitude | 37.9850100 |
| Longitude | -103.5438300 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denver
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Denver is a major center for the financial services industry and is home to the Denver Broncos football team.
| Population | 735538 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°44'21"N 104°59'5"W |
| Latitude | 39.7391500 |
| Longitude | -104.9847000 |
| Altitude | 1609 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Denver: (-104.984198,39.739139)
Estimated Travel Time Between La Junta and Denver
The distance between La Junta and Denver is 280 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between La Junta and Denver. The current time is 23:02:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.24 liters (6.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Junta and Denver.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Junta to Denver is $22.35 (diesel $29.09).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $22.35 | $24.75 | $26.56 | $29.09 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Junta and Denver (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
