How far is Roxborough Park, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Roxborough Park, CO to Denver, CO is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arapahoe 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 Roxborough Park and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxborough Park and Denver.
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Start on the route
2577 ft · 3 min
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Turn left
68 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Raphael Lane
1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dante Drive
103 m · 15 sec · Dante Drive
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Continue on Dante Drive
665 ft · 29 sec · Dante Drive
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Turn left onto Waterton Road
2303 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road
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Continue on South Platte Canyon Road
638 ft · 22 sec · South Platte Canyon Road
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Turn slight right
146 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CO 470 East
2102 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 EXPR
33 m · 1 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Fe Drive, Lucent Boulevard
41 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North: Santa Fe Drive North, Arapahoe Community College
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
9.6 mi · 13 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto West Mississippi Avenue
2583 ft · 1 min · West Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto South Logan Street
2.8 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 Roxborough Park 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.
Santa Fe Drive
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
9.57 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Roxborough Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Roxborough Park to Denver?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Columbine Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Roxborough Park and 11.7 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Roxborough Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Columbine Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbine Valley.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxborough Park and Denver. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.73 km).
#1 Roxborough Park
Census designated place
| Population | 9,099 |
| Coordinates | 39.4738800, -105.0852600 |
| Altitude | 1753 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
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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