How far is Parker, CO from Denver International Airport, CO?
The driving distance from Parker, CO to Denver International Airport, CO is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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.
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker and Denver International Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker and Denver International Airport.
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Start on South Pikes Peak Drive
30 m · 8 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive
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Turn right onto East Mainstreet
821 ft · 30 sec · East Mainstreet
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Turn right onto South Parker Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Parker Road
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll, I 70: Limon, Denver International Airport
2929 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
21.7 mi · 22 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport
616 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver International Airport
1.2 km · 1 min
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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 Parker 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
Merge slight left onto E-470
21.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Parker 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 Parker to Denver International Airport?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Parker and 15.2 miles from Denver International Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Parker and Mostly Sunny near Denver International Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Denver City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Denver International Airport. Straight-line distance: 23.97 mi (38.58 km).
#1 Parker
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 58,673 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186000, -104.7613600 |
| Altitude | 1789 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
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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