Derby, CO Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Derby, CO is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 61 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Derby, CO head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

118.4 mi

Pueblo, CO

Quickest Drive

13m

Thornton, CO

Plan Around Derby, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Pueblo, CO to Derby, CO 118.4 mi · 2h 18m Colorado Springs, CO to Derby, CO 73.9 mi · 1h 31m Greeley, CO to Derby, CO 53.9 mi · 1h 5m Boulder, CO to Derby, CO 25.4 mi · 34m

Continue From Derby, CO

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

Derby, CO to Fort Collins, CO 61.3 mi · 1h 12m

Trips from Derby, CO

Derby, CO to Fort Collins, CO

61.3 mi 1h 12m

Driving from Derby, CO

On average, trips departing from Derby, CO run 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 61 miles (1h 12m), while the shortest is just 61 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Derby, CO include Fort Collins, CO (61.3 mi, 1h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 61-mile drive from Derby, CO, expect to burn about 2.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 1 mapped routes leaving Derby, CO and 10 routes heading into Derby, CO, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 61 to 61 miles.

The longest mapped route from Derby, CO covers 61 miles and takes approximately 1h 12m. Shorter options start at just 61 miles.

The average route from Derby, CO runs about 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Derby, CO include Fort Collins, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.