Origin
Cripple Creek, CO
Evening in Cripple Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cripple Creek, CO to Denver, CO
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
112.3 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
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6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cripple Creek, CO
Tom Fisk
Denver, CO
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
Traveling from Cripple Creek to Denver covers approximately 112.3 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 13 minutes to complete. This journey is perfectly suited as a one-day trip, allowing you to easily manage the distance without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $15 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, your pace will be steady rather than high-speed. It is an honest, straightforward drive that connects the historic mountain atmosphere of Cripple Creek to the urban center of Denver. Planning for a single day of travel provides plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Cripple Creek, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate surface streets like South 2nd Street, East Carr Avenue, and North 4th Street for the entire duration. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on South 2nd Street, you will find yourself navigating frequent turns and transitions rather than long, straightaways. The road requires constant engagement and offers a technical driving experience that contrasts sharply with typical high-speed transit. Prepare for a winding journey that keeps you active and alert as you transition from the mountains toward the city.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cripple Creek, CO to Denver, CO is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cripple Creek, CO to Denver, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Carr Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Golden Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 24 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 31st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cripple Creek, CO and Denver, CO.
1
Start on East Bennett Avenue
16 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Bennett Avenue
2
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
338 ft
·
17 sec
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South 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto East Carr Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Carr Avenue
4
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 4th Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Golden Avenue
423 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Golden Avenue
6
Turn left onto North 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North 5th Street
7
Continue on South State Highway 67
18 mi
·
31 min
·
South State Highway 67
8
Take the ramp slight right toward CO 67: US Highway 24
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
CO 67: US Highway 24
9
Continue straight
16 mi
·
23 min
10
Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 31st Street
11
Turn right onto West Fontanero Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Fontanero Street
12
Continue on Fontmore Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fontmore Road
13
Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Fillmore Street
14
Take the ramp left toward I 25
161 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 25
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
17
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street
19
Keep slight left to continue on Emerson Street, Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Emerson Street, Washington Street
20
Continue on East Buchtel North Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Buchtel North Boulevard
21
Turn right onto South Logan Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Logan Street
22
Turn left onto East 13th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East 13th Avenue
23
Turn right onto Sherman Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sherman Street
24
At the end of the road, turn right
299 ft
·
22 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 2-hour and 13-minute trip involves zero scheduled stops, you should plan your breaks based on your personal comfort. Departing early in the day is a smart move to avoid heavy traffic as you approach Denver. Keep in mind that your $15 fuel budget is an estimate, so filling up your tank before you leave Cripple Creek ensures you won't need to worry about finding a station while navigating the local streets. Because the entire route is composed of local roads, use a reliable GPS to track your turns on North 4th Street and East Carr Avenue. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to pull over safely if you need a quick break from the continuous turning.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Cripple Creek, CO, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denver, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cripple Creek, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cripple Creek, CO
This is one driving day of about 112.3 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cripple Creek, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.2 mi from Cripple Creek, CO · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Cripple Creek, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Denver, CO
The final approach into Denver, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Denver, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.02 one way
$34.03 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $18.06 | $36.11 |
| premium | $4.43 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.72 | $7.19 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Denver, CO
Evening in Denver on Sunday
Local time
7:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cripple Creek, CO to Denver, CO covers 112.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 2nd Street, East Carr Avenue, North 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Cripple Creek, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cripple Creek, CO to Denver, CO is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cripple Creek, CO to Denver, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cripple Creek, CO to Denver, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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