How far is Lafayette, CO from Denver, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lafayette and Denver is 18.44 miles (29.68 km).
Flight distance from Lafayette, CO to Denver, CO is 18.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lafayette, Colorado to Denver, Colorado is: 21.56 miles (34.69 km) by car.
Driving from Lafayette to Denver will take approximately 00 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Lafayette
City in Colorado
| Population | 28579 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°59'37"N 105°5'23"W |
| Latitude | 39.9936000 |
| Longitude | -105.0897100 |
| Altitude | 1588 |
| 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 Lafayette and Denver
The distance between Lafayette and Denver is 35 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 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 Lafayette and Denver. The current time is 02:40:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.88 liters (0.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Denver.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Denver is $2.77 (diesel $3.6).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $2.77 | $3.07 | $3.29 | $3.6 |
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 April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette and Denver (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
