How far is Lyons, IL from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Lyons, IL to Denver, CO is about 995.1 miles (1601.4 km), with a travel time of about 17h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 907.9 miles (1461.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyons and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons and Denver.
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Start on 43rd Street
717 ft · 34 sec · 43rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joliet Avenue
744 ft · 26 sec · Joliet Avenue
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Turn left onto White Avenue
1340 ft · 59 sec · White Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lawndale Avenue
134 m · 20 sec · Lawndale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ogden Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Prairie Avenue
2051 ft · 1 min · Prairie Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
2778 ft · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Grand Boulevard
56 m · 6 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 31st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 31st Street
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Turn right onto North La Grange Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Cermak Road
2 mi · 3 min · Cermak Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 22nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
57 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 88 Toll West: Aurora
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.5 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Des Moines
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
185.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Denver
181.9 mi · 3 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
612 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on I 25 south: Denver
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown
1348 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown
528 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on Park Avenue
3279 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue West
2615 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue West
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Continue on West 22nd Street
2095 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.6 km · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto East 14th Avenue
709 ft · 30 sec · East 14th Avenue
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Turn left
109 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyons and Denver.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West Express
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355 mi · 06h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lyons and Mostly Clear near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lyons to Denver?
The road trip is about 995.1 miles (1601.4 km) and usually takes 17h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 496 miles from Lyons and 499 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 907.9 miles (1461.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $155.68 one way or $311.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 312 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lyons and Denver, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lyons and Mostly Clear near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Denver. Straight-line distance: 907.97 mi (1461.24 km).
#1 Lyons
Village in Illinois United States of America
| Population | 10,247 |
| Coordinates | 41.8133700, -87.8181100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denver
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 735,538 |
| Coordinates | 39.7391500, -104.9847000 |
| Altitude | 1609 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.43 | $155.68 | $311.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.05 | $177.24 | $354.47 |
| Premium | $5.61 | $196.97 | $393.93 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $227.16 | $454.32 |
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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