Albert Lea to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

656.9 miles 1057.1 km · straight line
820.3 miles actual route 1320.1 km · driving distance
14h 20min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Albert Lea from Denver?

The distance from Albert Lea to Denver is 656.9 miles (1057.1 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located WSW of Albert Lea. By car, the driving distance is approximately 820.3 miles, taking about 14h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Albert Lea in Minnesota and Denver in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albert Lea and Denver. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albert Lea to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 20min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 12min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~18h 38min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albert Lea & Denver

Quick Facts

Albert Lea
43.65°N, 93.37°W
America/Chicago
379m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM