Baltimore to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1506.6 miles 2424.6 km · straight line
1663.7 miles actual route 2677.5 km · driving distance
30h 29min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Denver?

The distance from Baltimore to Denver is 1506.6 miles (2424.6 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1663.7 miles, taking about 30h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 29min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 35min $133–$250* Budget
Train ~39h 38min $200–$582* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Denver

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 502 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM