Ann Arbor to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1118.7 miles 1800.4 km · straight line
1230.6 miles actual route 1980.5 km · driving distance
21h 55min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Denver?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Denver is 1118.7 miles (1800.4 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located W of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1230.6 miles, taking about 21h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 55min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 18min $98–$185* Budget
Train ~28h 30min $148–$431* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Denver

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 373 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM