Denver to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from Washington DC?
The distance from Denver to Washington DC is 1489.1 miles (2396.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1657.6 miles, taking about 30h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 30min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 496 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
- You could travel this distance about 16.7 times to circle the Earth's equator