Denver, CO Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Denver, CO is a local road trip base with 51 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 379-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Denver, CO spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

51

Longest Drive

378.5 mi

Cortez, CO

Quickest Drive

13m

Englewood, CO

Plan Around Denver, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Denver, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Ouray, CO to Denver, CO 301.3 mi · 5h 28m Rangely, CO to Denver, CO 277.3 mi · 4h 50m Delta, CO to Denver, CO 276.2 mi · 5h 23m Cedaredge, CO to Denver, CO 263.4 mi · 4h 45m

Continue From Denver, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Denver, CO to Cortez, CO 378.5 mi · 8h 39m Denver, CO to Bayfield, CO 315.3 mi · 7h 12m Denver, CO to Rangely, CO 277.3 mi · 6h 4m Denver, CO to Delta, CO 276.7 mi · 5h 21m

Trips from Denver, CO

Denver, CO to Cortez, CO

378.5 mi 8h 39m

Denver, CO to Bayfield, CO

315.3 mi 7h 12m

Denver, CO to Rangely, CO

277.3 mi 6h 4m

Denver, CO to Delta, CO

276.7 mi 5h 21m

Denver, CO to Center, CO

204.6 mi 4h 27m

Denver, CO to Craig, CO

198 mi 4h 17m

Denver, CO to Holyoke, CO

172.4 mi 3h 20m

Denver, CO to Burlington, CO

167.2 mi 2h 58m

Denver, CO to Aspen, CO

159.4 mi 4h 8m

Denver, CO to Sterling, CO

127.1 mi 2h 17m

Denver, CO to Cañon City, CO

113.9 mi 2h 25m

Denver, CO to Brush, CO

90.5 mi 1h 39m

Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CO

68.7 mi 1h 20m

Denver, CO to La Salle, CO

56.8 mi 1h 13m

Denver, CO to Loveland, CO

50.5 mi 1h 4m

Denver, CO to Byers, CO

45.3 mi 55m

Denver, CO to Castle Rock, CO

28.9 mi 37m

Denver, CO to Boulder, CO

27.9 mi 35m

Driving from Denver, CO

Expect an average of 133 miles and about 2h 50m behind the wheel when leaving Denver, CO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 379 miles (8h 39m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Denver, CO are Cortez, CO (378.5 mi, 8h 39m), Bayfield, CO (315.3 mi, 7h 12m), Rangely, CO (277.3 mi, 6h 4m), Delta, CO (276.7 mi, 5h 21m), and Center, CO (204.6 mi, 4h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 133-mile drive from Denver, CO, expect to burn about 5.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 21 mapped routes leaving Denver, CO and 30 routes heading into Denver, CO, covering 51 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 379 miles.

The longest mapped route from Denver, CO covers 379 miles and takes approximately 8h 39m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Denver, CO runs about 133 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Denver, CO include Cortez, CO, Bayfield, CO, Rangely, CO and Delta, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.