Denver to Waukesha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

896.1 miles 1442.2 km · straight line
1031.4 miles actual route 1659.8 km · driving distance
18h 15min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Waukesha?

The distance from Denver to Waukesha is 896.1 miles (1442.2 km) as the crow flies. Waukesha is located ENE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.4 miles, taking about 18h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Waukesha in Wisconsin.

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 Waukesha. 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 Waukesha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 15min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 54min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~23h 44min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Waukesha

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
Waukesha
43.01°N, 88.23°W
America/Chicago
248m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 299 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM