How far is Meeker, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Meeker, CO to Denver, CO is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meeker and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meeker and Denver.
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Start on Main Street
48 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
120 m · 19 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
39.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Government Road
2281 ft · 43 sec · Government Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1401 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Whiteriver Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whiteriver Avenue
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Continue on Whiteriver Avenue
3085 ft · 1 min · Whiteriver Avenue
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Take the ramp left
64 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right
2164 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
171.1 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
10.1 mi · 14 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto East 14th Avenue
108 m · 17 sec · East 14th Avenue
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Turn left
109 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meeker and Denver.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Whiteriver Avenue
Merge slight left
171 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meeker and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meeker to Denver?
The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Meeker and 112.8 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.40 one way or $58.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meeker and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Edwards
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meeker and Denver. Straight-line distance: 156.6 mi (252.03 km).
#1 Meeker
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.0374700, -107.9131300 |
| Altitude | 1902 |
| 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: (-104.984198, 39.739139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $3.70 | $29.40 | $58.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.91 | $69.82 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $37.66 | $75.32 |
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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