Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
172.4 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Photo: Zachary Andre
The drive from Denver, CO to Holyoke, CO covers 172.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Colfax Avenue, North Lincoln Street, 20th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.42 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.2 miles from Denver, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 172.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Colfax Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 20th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Denver, CO and Holyoke, CO.
Start on the route
Turn right
Turn left onto East Colfax Avenue
Turn right onto North Lincoln Street
Continue on 20th Street
Turn right onto North Broadway
Turn left onto Park Avenue West
Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North, I 70: Fort Collins, Limon, Grand Junction
Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
Merge slight right onto North Valley Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Sterling, Holyoke
Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: Holyoke
Turn straight onto US Highway 6
Continue on West Weston Street
Continue on Railway Street
Continue on US Highway 6
Continue on 1st Street
Continue on US Highway 6
Continue on Dee Street
Continue on US Highway 6
Continue on Denver Street
Turn right onto South Interocean Avenue
Turn right onto West Emerson Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.2 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holyoke, CO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Denver, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 172.4 miles and 3h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.2 mi from Denver, CO · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 86.2 miles from Denver, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.42 one way
$46.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
| premium | $4.15 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $25.45 | $50.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
| Efficient EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69 | 0 | $24.14 | $11.03 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Denver on Saturday
Local time
9:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Holyoke on Saturday
Local time
9:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
39°F
Lochbuie, CO
86 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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