Trip from Cripple Creek, CO to Denver, CO

Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

112.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Cripple Creek, CO to Denver, CO covers 112.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 2nd Street, East Carr Avenue, North 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

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.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 112.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South 2nd Street	0 mi	0m
East Carr Avenue	0 mi	0m
North 4th Street	0 mi	0m
East Golden Avenue	0 mi	0m
North 5th Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 67	0 mi	0m
Highway 24	0 mi	0m
South 31st Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: South 2nd Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on East Bennett Avenue

2

Turn right onto South 2nd Street

3

Turn right onto East Carr Avenue

4

Turn left onto North 4th Street

5

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Golden Avenue

6

Turn left onto North 5th Street

7

Continue on South State Highway 67

8

Take the ramp slight right toward CO 67: US Highway 24

9

Continue straight

10

Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street

11

Turn right onto West Fontanero Street

12

Continue on Fontmore Road

13

Continue on West Fillmore Street

14

Take the ramp left toward I 25

15

Turn left

16

Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway

17

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

18

Take the exit slight right toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street

19

Keep slight left to continue on Emerson Street, Washington Street

20

Continue on East Buchtel North Boulevard

21

Turn right onto South Logan Street

22

Turn left onto East 13th Avenue

23

Turn right onto Sherman Street

24

At the end of the road, turn right

25

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.2 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Colorado Springs, CO

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.2 mi from Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colorado Springs, CO

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$15.25	$30.51
midgrade	$3.85	$17.02	$34.04
premium	$4.15	$18.35	$36.70
diesel	$3.75	$16.58	$33.16

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way.

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 $15.25 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.

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