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Trip from Denver, CO to Lincoln Park, CO

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

115.3 mi

186 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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consolidated city-county and capital of Colorado, United States

Denver, CO

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Downtown Lincoln Park, CO, CO

Lincoln Park, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Denver, CO to Lincoln Park, CO covers 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Valley Highway, South Nevada Avenue, CO 115 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.9 miles on South Valley Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.37 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

57.7 miles from Denver, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 115.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Grant Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Grant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (East Speer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Grant Street

Turn right onto Grant Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | East Speer Boulevard

Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
4.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 25 South
8
69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 140 Toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenu...
6
115.1 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | Grand Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Grand Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Valley Highway 56.9 mi 1h
South Nevada Avenue 33.1 mi 44m
CO 115 11.9 mi 20m
Monument Valley Freeway 7.8 mi 9m
Logan Street 1.8 mi 3m
Grant Street 1.1 mi 2m
East Buchtel South Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Birch Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: South Valley Highway — 56.9 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver, CO and Lincoln Park, CO.

1

Start on this road

379 ft · 29 sec · this road
2

Turn right

62 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287

358 ft · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue
4

Turn right onto Grant Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Grant Street
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard

451 ft · 13 sec · East Speer Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto Logan Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Logan Street
Use the right lane.
7

Turn left onto East Buchtel South Boulevard

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on East Buchtel South Boulevard

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard
9

Take the ramp

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 25 South
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 25 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Merge onto I 25

57 mi · 1 hr · South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 25

7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 140 Toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto CO 115

33 mi · 44 min · South Nevada Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Enter roundabout onto CO 115

106 ft · 2 sec · CO 115
16

Continue on CO 115

5.5 mi · 9 min · CO 115
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn slight right onto CO 115

6.4 mi · 10 min · CO 115
18

Turn right onto Birch Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Birch Street
19

At end of road, turn left onto Grand Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Grand Avenue
20

Turn right onto Logan Street

237 ft · 10 sec · Logan Street
21

Arrive at destination

Logan Street

Trip Plan

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 57.7 miles from Denver, CO, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 miles.

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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.7 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln Park, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Denver, 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 Denver, CO

This is one driving day of about 115.3 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Denver, 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.
The longest stretch is on South Valley Highway for about 56.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.7 mi from Denver, CO · 1h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Colorado Springs, CO

58 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

Fort Carson, 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 57.7 miles from Denver, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lincoln Park, CO

The final approach into Lincoln Park, 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 Lincoln Park, CO.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

National Monument

Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossil...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour $10 near mile 63.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.37 one way

$34.74 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $18.39 $36.79
premium $4.39 $19.95 $39.89
diesel $5.61 $25.46 $50.91

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: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.6 0 $12.11 $5.53
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.09 $4.61
EV Truck/SUV 46.1 0 $16.14 $7.38

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Denver, CO

Night in Denver on Tuesday

Local time

9:47 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lincoln Park, CO

Night in Lincoln Park on Tuesday

Local time

9:47 PM

MDT

Current temp

42°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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 27m 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 Denver, CO to Lincoln Park, CO covers 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Valley Highway, South Nevada Avenue, CO 115. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.7 miles from Denver, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.37 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Grant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (East Speer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Denver, CO to Lincoln Park, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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