How far is Palmer Lake, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Palmer Lake, CO to Denver, CO is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer Lake and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer Lake and Denver.
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Start on Upper Glenway
68 m · 11 sec · Upper Glenway
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Turn right onto Pie Corner
610 ft · 32 sec · Pie Corner
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At the end of the road, turn left
2134 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Spruce Mountain Road
52 m · 6 sec · Spruce Mountain Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · County Line Road
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Take the ramp left
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
42 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street
622 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Emerson Street, Washington Street
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Buchtel North Boulevard
3040 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel North Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Logan Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Logan Street
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Turn left onto East 13th Avenue
720 ft · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
644 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
91 m · 22 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 Palmer Lake and Denver.
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.
County Line Road
Merge slight left
42 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Palmer Lake and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer Lake to Denver?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Castle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Palmer Lake and 22.5 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palmer Lake and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines
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 Castle Pines.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer Lake and Denver. Straight-line distance: 42.78 mi (68.85 km).
#1 Palmer Lake
City in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,037 |
| Coordinates | 39.1222100, -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 2224 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
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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