How far is Ouray, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Ouray, CO to Denver, CO is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ouray and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ouray and Denver.
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Start on 6th Avenue
4 m · 3 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
36.3 mi · 50 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Townsend Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Townsend Avenue
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Confluence Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.2 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G50 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Continue on 32 Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
225.4 mi · 4 hr 14 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 Ouray and Denver.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
225 mi · 04h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Ouray and Sunny near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ouray to Denver?
The road trip is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
New Castle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.1 miles from Ouray and 135.2 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.4 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 6:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ouray and Sunny near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near New Castle
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 New Castle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ouray and Denver. Straight-line distance: 186.92 mi (300.82 km).
#1 Ouray
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,046 |
| Coordinates | 38.0227700, -107.6714500 |
| Altitude | 2375 |
| 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: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $39.31 | $78.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $43.41 | $86.83 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $46.68 | $93.35 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $50.35 | $100.71 |
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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