How far is Idaho Springs, CO from Denver, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Idaho Springs and Denver is 28.1 miles (45.22 km).

Flight distance from Idaho Springs, CO to Denver, CO is 28.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Idaho Springs, Colorado to Denver, Colorado is: 32.33 miles (52.04 km) by car.

Driving from Idaho Springs to Denver will take approximately 00 hours 38 minutes.

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#1 Idaho Springs

City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

Population 1857
GPS Coordinates 39°44'33"N 105°30'49"W
Latitude 39.7424900
Longitude -105.5136100
Altitude 2294
Country United States
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#2 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Denver is a major center for the financial services industry and is home to the Denver Broncos football team.

Population 735538
GPS Coordinates 39°44'21"N 104°59'5"W
Latitude 39.7391500
Longitude -104.9847000
Altitude 1609
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Idaho Springs and Denver

The distance between Idaho Springs and Denver is 52 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Idaho Springs and Denver. The current time is 11:09:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.32 liters (1.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Idaho Springs and Denver.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Idaho Springs to Denver is $4.15 (diesel $5.4).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $4.15 $4.6 $4.94 $5.4

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Idaho Springs and Denver (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Arvada, CO to Idaho Springs 29.89 miles (48 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, CO to Idaho Springs 46.23 miles (74 km)

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Driving distance from Centennial, CO to Idaho Springs 48.19 miles (78 km)

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Driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Idaho Springs 27.76 miles (45 km)

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Driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Idaho Springs 142.57 miles (229 km)

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Driving distance from Thornton, CO to Idaho Springs 39.3 miles (63 km)

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