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Trip from Englewood, CO to Denver, CO

Drive Time

13m

Distance

6.7 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

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

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Downtown Englewood, CO, CO

Englewood, CO

Mikhail Nilov

Downtown Denver, CO, CO

Denver, CO

MINEIA MARTINS

Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Englewood to Denver, you are looking at a quick 6.7-mile journey that typically takes about 13 minutes. This trip stays entirely within the Mountain West region of Colorado, making it an ideal day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is incredibly straightforward here, as you will likely spend no more than $1 on fuel for the entire distance. Since this route involves zero highway driving, it functions as a simple, direct connection between the two cities. You will navigate via local streets like South Broadway, South Logan Street, and East Ohio Avenue to reach your destination. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as a reliable link for commuters or visitors moving between these neighboring municipalities.

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

3.4 miles from Englewood, CO

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

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps your focus on city navigation rather than high-speed cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with freeway merging or long, monotonous stretches of pavement. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 3.8-mile stretch on South Broadway, which defines the bulk of the experience. Because this is purely a local road affair, the personality of the drive is defined by frequent intersections and urban maneuvering. You will spend your 13 minutes behind the wheel navigating surface streets, making this a very different experience from a rural mountain trek or an interstate haul.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Broadway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,322 ft 5,263 ft

Total Climb

28 ft

Total Descent

74 ft

Highest Point

5,322 ft

~0.5 mi in

Elevation Range

59 ft

Notable High Points

5,270 ft at ~4.8 miles +1 ft prominence
5,290 ft at ~6.2 miles +14 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Broadway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (East Ohio Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (South Logan Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Broadway

Continue onto South Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | East Ohio Avenue

Turn right onto East Ohio Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | South Logan Street

Turn left onto South Logan Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
7
6.5 mi into trip | ~12m in | Sherman Street

Turn right onto Sherman Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Broadway 3.8 mi 6m
South Logan Street 2.4 mi 4m
East Ohio Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
East 13th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Sherman Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Broadway — 3.8 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Broadway

53 ft · 7 sec · South Broadway
2

Continue on South Broadway

3.8 mi · 6 min · South Broadway
Use the none lane.
3

Turn right onto East Ohio Avenue

0.2 mi · 45 sec · East Ohio Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto South Logan Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Logan Street
Use the none lane.
5

Turn left onto East 13th Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East 13th Avenue
6

Turn right onto Sherman Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Sherman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

At end of road, turn right

298 ft · 21 sec
8

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a short 6.7-mile trip, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time, though local traffic patterns on South Broadway should always be a consideration. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops, as the total duration is only 13 minutes. Keep your fuel gauge in mind, though with a $1 estimated cost, it is a very economical trip to manage. One specific tip for this route is to pay close attention to the transitions between South Broadway and South Logan Street, as the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can be tricky if you aren't watching your navigation closely. Enjoy the ease of a drive that gets you from point A to point B without any need for complex logistics.

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 3.4 miles from Englewood, CO, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.8 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 6.7 miles or 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.4 miles or 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 10m

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 Englewood, 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 Englewood, CO

This is one driving day of about 6.7 miles and 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Englewood, 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 Broadway for about 3.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.4 mi from Englewood, CO · 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenwood Village, CO

3 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

Commerce City, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 6.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood Village, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.4 miles from Englewood, 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

$1.02 one way

$2.03 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.08 $1.08 $2.15
premium $4.43 $1.17 $2.34
diesel $5.64 $1.49 $2.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Belmar - Tesla Supercharger

Lakewood, CO

Tesla

12 DCFC

Littleton Square

Littleton, CO

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

City of Sheridan

Sheridan, CO

EVGATEWAY

4 DCFC

Regency Cherrywood SC (Centennial, CO)

Centennial, CO

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Phillips 66 Federal Blvd

Sheridan, CO

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Whole Foods Tamarac

Denver, CO

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Kroger King Soopers 65 (Englewood, CO)

Englewood, CO

Electrify America

4 DCFC

US Bank 1280 S Federal Blvd

Denver, CO

LOOP

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 eVgo Network: 3 Electrify America: 2 EVGATEWAY: 1 Blink Network: 1 EV Connect: 1 LOOP: 1 Tesla: 1 7CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.59 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Englewood, CO

Evening in Englewood on Sunday

Local time

7:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

WSW 13 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:30PM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 2:30PM MDT until April 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Destination

Denver, CO

Evening in Denver on Sunday

Local time

7:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 to 13 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:30PM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 2:30PM MDT until April 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo 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.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Englewood, CO to Denver, CO covers 6.7 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Broadway, South Logan Street, East Ohio Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Englewood, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.02 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.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (East Ohio Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (South Logan Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Englewood, CO to Denver, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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