Cheyenne to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

97.2 miles 156.4 km · straight line
101.8 miles actual route 163.8 km · driving distance
1h 51min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
185° S bearing direction

How far is Cheyenne from Denver?

The distance from Cheyenne to Denver is 97.2 miles (156.4 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located S of Cheyenne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101.8 miles, taking about 1h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Cheyenne in Wyoming and Denver in Colorado.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 51min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 13min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cheyenne & Denver

Quick Facts

Cheyenne
41.14°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1856m 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 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 256.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM