How far is Lafayette, CO from Denver International Airport, CO?
The driving distance from Lafayette, CO to Denver International Airport, CO is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Denver International Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Denver International Airport.
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Start on the route
28 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp left
24 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Harrison Avenue
2365 ft · 2 min · South Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Baseline Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Baseline Road
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 km · 40 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
1153 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on E-470
17.3 mi · 17 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard
1099 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Denver International Airport, Peña Boulevard East
3061 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver International Airport
2814 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2837 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard
3.7 mi · 5 min · Peña Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Terminal East
1.2 mi · 2 min · Terminal East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Terminal East Departures
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Denver International Airport.
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.
E-470
Continue on E-470
17.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Denver International Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Denver International Airport?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Todd Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Lafayette and 16.1 miles from Denver International Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Denver International Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Todd Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Todd Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Denver International Airport. Straight-line distance: 23.95 mi (38.54 km).
#1 Lafayette
City in Colorado
| Population | 28,579 |
| Coordinates | 39.9936000, -105.0897100 |
| Altitude | 1588 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denver International Airport
Airport in Denver, Colorado, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8589100, -104.6732600 |
| Altitude | 1637 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denver International Airport (-104.67326, 39.85891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.05 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
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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