Denver to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Denver from Scranton?

The distance from Denver to Scranton is 1536 miles (2471.9 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1693.4 miles, taking about 30h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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 Scranton. 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.