How far is Yuma, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Yuma, CO to Denver, CO is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Denver.
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Start on South Ash Street
1358 ft · 1 min · South Ash Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
27.7 mi · 35 min · West 8th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 34
21.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 34
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Turn slight right
81 m · 10 sec
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Continue on US Highway 6
1.3 km · 2 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1039 ft · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
85.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
612 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on I 25 south: Denver
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown
1348 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown
528 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on Park Avenue
3279 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue West
2615 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue West
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Continue on West 22nd Street
2095 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.6 km · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto East 14th Avenue
709 ft · 30 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 Yuma 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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight left
85.7 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yuma and Mostly Cloudy 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 Yuma to Denver?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Yuma and 71.3 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.60 one way or $37.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Yuma and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Denver. Straight-line distance: 122.6 mi (197.31 km).
#1 Yuma
City in and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.1222100, -102.7252100 |
| Altitude | 1263 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $20.54 | $41.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.09 | $44.17 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
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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