Denver to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1441.2 miles 2319.4 km · straight line
1620.9 miles actual route 2608.6 km · driving distance
29h 49min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Denver from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Denver to Durham, North Carolina is 1441.2 miles (2319.4 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1620.9 miles, taking about 29h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Denver and Durham, North Carolina. 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 Denver to Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 49min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 47min $130–$243* Budget
Train ~38h 46min $195–$567* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 480 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM