How far is Redlands, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Redlands, CO to Denver, CO is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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.
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redlands and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redlands and Denver.
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Start on Broadway
101 m · 6 sec · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Redlands Parkway
83 m · 15 sec · Redlands Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Redlands Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Redlands Parkway
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Continue on 24 Road
1 mi · 2 min · 24 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 24 Road
36 m · 2 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
2277 ft · 42 sec · 24 Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
1699 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
234.1 mi · 4 hr 21 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 Redlands and Denver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
234 mi · 04h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Redlands and 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 Redlands to Denver?
The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Redlands and 125.2 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 8:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redlands and Chance Rain Showers near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redlands and Denver. Straight-line distance: 200.16 mi (322.12 km).
#1 Redlands
Situated in Mesa County at an elevation of 4,656 feet, this community lies directly west of Grand Junction across the Gunnison River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0788700, -108.6356500 |
| Altitude | 1419 |
| 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: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $4.33 | $38.02 | $76.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $41.48 | $82.96 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $44.50 | $89.01 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $57.28 | $114.57 |
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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