Distance from Washington to Denver by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Denver (CO) is 1490 miles or 2398 kilometers or 1294 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Denver is 1651 miles (2658 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 161 miles or 260 km.

Washington to Denver Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Denver, CO

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Denver, Colorado is 1651 miles or 2658 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Denver, CO is 1651 miles or 2658 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Denver, Colorado.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Denver, Colorado is approximately 1651 miles (2658 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 Washington, DC to Denver, CO

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Denver, CO?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 6 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Denver take?
Washington and Denver are 30 hours 6 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 Washington and Denver

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

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Denver
2025-12-22, 22:45:59 EST	2025-12-22, 20:45:59 MST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1651 mi	2658 km	1433.73 nmi
Straight line distance	1490 mi	2398 km	1294 nmi
Difference	161 mi	260 km	139 nmi

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