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Trip from Wiggins, CO to Denver, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

65.6 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

consolidated city-county and capital of Colorado, United States

Denver, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wiggins, CO to Denver, CO covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East 2nd Avenue, East Corona Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 65.6 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.
East 2nd Avenue 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wiggins, CO to Denver, CO is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Wiggins, CO to Denver, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 2nd Avenue
East Corona Avenue
Main Street
West Central Avenue
Highway 6
County Road 3
I 25 South
I 25 south

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East 2nd Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

253 ft · 24 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue

525 ft · 23 sec · East 2nd Avenue
3

Turn slight left onto East Corona Avenue

72 ft · 7 sec · East Corona Avenue
4

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
5

Turn left onto West Central Avenue

0.4 mi · 42 sec · West Central Avenue
6

Continue on US Highway 6

0.5 mi · 53 sec · US Highway 6
7

Turn right onto County Road 3

440 ft · 14 sec · County Road 3
8

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 23 sec
9

Merge slight left

58 mi · 59 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

0.1 mi · 13 sec · I 25 South: Denver
11

Continue on I 25 south: Denver

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 25 south: Denver
12

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway
13

Take the exit slight right toward 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown
14

Keep slight left to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Park Avenue, Downtown
15

Continue on Park Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue
16

Turn straight onto Park Avenue West

0.5 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue West
17

Continue on West 22nd Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 22nd Street
18

Turn right onto North Broadway

1.0 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
19

Turn left onto East 14th Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · East 14th Avenue
20

Turn left

358 ft · 28 sec
21

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.8 mi from Wiggins, CO · 33m into the drive

city in Adams County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Commerce City, CO

33 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

Hudson, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Commerce City, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Wiggins, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.88 one way

$19.77 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $10.47 $20.93
premium $4.39 $11.35 $22.70
diesel $5.61 $14.48 $28.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.89 $3.15
Efficient EV 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.62
EV Truck/SUV 26.2 0 $9.18 $4.20

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wiggins, CO

Late night in Wiggins on Saturday

Local time

1:13 AM

MDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Denver, CO

Late night in Denver on Saturday

Local time

1:13 AM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 7m 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 Wiggins, CO to Denver, CO covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East 2nd Avenue, East Corona Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.8 miles from Wiggins, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.88 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 Wiggins, CO to Denver, CO is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Wiggins, CO to Denver, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Wiggins, CO to Denver, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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