Distance between Denver CO and Estes Park CO
The distance from Denver to Estes Park is 64 miles by road including 25 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes and goes through Broomfield, Boulder, Westminster and Superior.
| Shortest distance by air | 52 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 64 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 16 min |
| Fuel amount | 2.2 gal |
| Fuel cost | 8.5 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Denver | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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I 25 US 36 9 mi, 11 min
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| Westminster | 9 mi | 11 min | 0.3 gal | |
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US 36 6 mi, 05 min
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| Broomfield | 16 mi | 17 min | 0.4 gal | |
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US 36 Express 5 mi, 04 min
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| Superior | 21 mi | 22 min | 0.7 gal | |
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US 36 Express US 36 9 mi, 09 min
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| Boulder | 29 mi | 31 min | 0.8 gal | |
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US 36 7 mi, 08 min
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| Altona | 36 mi | 39 min | 1.2 gal | |
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US 36 7 mi, 08 min
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| Lyons | 43 mi | 48 min | 1.5 gal | |
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US 36 7 mi, 10 min
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| Pinewood Springs | 51 mi | 58 min | 1.7 gal | |
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US 36 13 mi, 17 min
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| Estes Park | 64 mi | 1 h 16 min | 2.1 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Denver to Estes Park?
Fuel cost: 8.5 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 64 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.9 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Denver to Estes Park?
Driving time: 1 h 16 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 19 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 17 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 1 min
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 9 min
- 11 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 11 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
- 14 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 18 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 7 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 2 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 2 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Denver to Estes Park by land?
The distance between Denver and Estes Park is 64 mi by road including 24.9 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Denver and Estes Park respectively.
How far is Denver to Estes Park by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Denver and Estes Park is 52.2 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Denver and Estes Park respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Denver from Estes Park by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 6 min to cover the distance of 52 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 22 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Denver to Estes Park?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 21 min to cover the distance of 52 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 24 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Denver and Estes Park?
The halfway point between Denver and Estes Park is Boulder. It is located about 3 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Boulder to Denver is 29 mi and driving will take about 31 min. The road between Boulder and Estes Park has length 35 mi and will take approximately 44 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Denver in relation to Estes Park?
Denver is located 52 mi south-east of Estes Park.
Denver has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.73915, longitude -104.9847.
Estes Park has geographic coordinates: latitude 40.37719, longitude -105.52322.
Which highway goes from Denver to Estes Park?
The route from Denver to Estes Park follows US 36.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- CO 7: 12 mi
- US 36 Express: 6 mi
- I 25: 3 mi
- US 87: 2 mi
- CO 119: 1 mi