Appleton to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

904.7 miles 1455.9 km · straight line
1061.6 miles actual route 1708.5 km · driving distance
19h 23min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Denver?

The distance from Appleton to Denver is 904.7 miles (1455.9 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located WSW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1061.6 miles, taking about 19h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 23min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 16min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~25h 12min $127–$372* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Denver

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 302 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM