How far is The Pinery, CO from Denver, CO?

The driving distance from The Pinery, CO to Denver, CO is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.18 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.71 mi
38.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.71 mi
Kilometers
38.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.18 mi
Kilometers
46.96 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Mon, May 4, 9:55 AM MDT
Return by in The Pinery
Mon, May 4, 10:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Pinery
2026-05-04T09:13
Arrive Denver
Mon, May 4, 9:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in The Pinery
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centennial
CO

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

From The Pinery
14.6 mi
00h 21m
To Denver
14.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Pinery and Denver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Pinery and Denver.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain View Drive

    126 m · 20 sec · Mountain View Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway

    871 ft · 32 sec · North Pinery Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Parker Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South, I 25: Colorado Springs

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    4.9 mi · 5 min · E-470

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver

    1583 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 25 North: Denver

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street

    622 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Emerson Street, Washington Street

    1617 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East Buchtel North Boulevard

    3040 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel North Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Logan Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Logan Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 13th Avenue

    720 ft · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sherman Street

    644 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Pinery and Denver.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
11.4 mi · 39%
South Parker Road
6.77 mi · 23%
E-470
4.92 mi · 17%
South Logan Street
2.7 mi · 9%
Lakeview Drive
1.29 mi · 4%
East Buchtel North Boulevard
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centennial
00h 21m from The Pinery
Leave By
7:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Pinery and Partly Sunny then 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 The Pinery to Denver?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Centennial is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from The Pinery and 14.6 miles from Denver.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Pinery and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denver.

Stop Ideas Near Centennial

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Centennial and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centennial.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

21 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

46 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

63 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Pinery and Denver. Straight-line distance: 23.71 mi (38.16 km).

The Pinery

#1 The Pinery

Census designated place

Population10,517
Coordinates39.4552700, -104.7344200
Altitude1904
CountryUnited States
Denver

#2 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain View Drive (-104.734024, 39.455257)
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.21 $8.41
Premium $4.39 $4.52 $9.05
Diesel $4.74 $4.88 $9.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between The Pinery and Denver. The current time is 09:13:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.