How far is Ridgway, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Ridgway, CO to Denver, CO is about 292 miles (469.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgway and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgway and Denver.
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Start on the route
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto North Charlotte Street
559 ft · 37 sec · North Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto Sherman Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Sherman Street
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Turn left
29.9 mi · 41 min
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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
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on 32 Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
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Turn right
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
225.4 mi · 4 hr 13 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 Ridgway 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
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
225 mi · 04h 13m
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 Ridgway and Sunny near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgway to Denver?
The road trip is about 292 miles (469.9 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Glenwood Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.4 miles from Ridgway and 130.6 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.8 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 6:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgway and Sunny near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Glenwood Springs
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 Glenwood Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgway and Denver. Straight-line distance: 185.14 mi (297.96 km).
#1 Ridgway
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 38.1527700, -107.7617300 |
| Altitude | 2148 |
| 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: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.09 | $76.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $42.07 | $84.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $45.23 | $90.45 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $48.79 | $97.58 |
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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