Distance from Denver to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Washington (DC) is 1490 miles or 2398 kilometers or 1294 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Washington is 1652 miles (2659 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 162 miles or 261 km.

Denver to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Denver, CO and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Denver, CO, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Denver, Colorado to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Washington, District of Columbia is 1652 miles or 2659 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Washington, DC is 1652 miles or 2659 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 1652 miles (2659 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 30 to 31 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 5 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Washington take?
Denver and Washington are 30 hours 5 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Denver and Washington

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Washington (DC) is 2 Hours.
Washington time is 2 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in Denver	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 11:53:58 MST	2025-12-19, 13:53:58 EST

How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Denver, CO and Washington, DC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1652 mi	2659 km	1434.6 nmi
Straight line distance	1490 mi	2398 km	1294 nmi
Difference	162 mi	261 km	140 nmi

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