Origin
Denver, CO
Late night in Denver on Tuesday
Local time
3:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denver, CO to Indian Hills, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denver, CO
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Indian Hills, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
This short 20.6-mile drive from Denver to Indian Hills in Colorado's Mountain West region is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 31 minutes. You'll navigate primarily through local streets, with no highway driving involved, making it a relaxed way to transition from the city to a more rural setting. Budget around $3 for fuel for this quick journey. Given its brevity, it’s an ideal route for a spontaneous outing or a smooth start to a longer adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Hampden Avenue | 13.2 mi | 17m |
| South Santa Fe Drive | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Grant Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Logan Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Parmalee Gulch Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Alameda Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Iowa Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Hampden Avenue
— 13.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver, CO and Indian Hills, CO.
1
Start on this road
379 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
62 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 40; US 287
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Colfax Avenue
4
Turn right onto Grant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard
451 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Speer Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Logan Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logan Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto East Alameda Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Alameda Avenue
8
Turn left onto South Broadway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto West Iowa Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Iowa Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 85
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Santa Fe Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 285 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 285
13 mi
·
17 min
·
West Hampden Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CH 120
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Parmalee Gulch Road
14
Turn left onto Santa Clara Road
465 ft
·
20 sec
·
Santa Clara Road
15
Continue on Santa Clara Road
298 ft
·
13 sec
·
Santa Clara Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Hiawatha Trail
173 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hiawatha Trail
17
Arrive at destination
Hiawatha Trail
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Speer Boulevard
Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Logan Street
Turn right onto Logan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
South Broadway
Turn left onto South Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 285 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 285 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.21 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Indian Hills, CO
Late night in Indian Hills on Tuesday
Local time
3:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 20.6-mile stretch, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 13.2 miles along West Hampden Avenue. As you leave Denver, you'll transition from urban thoroughfares onto South Santa Fe Drive and then South Broadway, experiencing a gradual shift in scenery and traffic patterns. This route emphasizes navigating local streets rather than covering long distances at high speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on West Hampden Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Grant Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Grant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (East Speer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Logan Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Denver, CO
Full guide →“Mile High City” · Founded 1858
Denver is the capital of the western U.S. state of Colorado and the dominant city of the Rocky Mountain Region. Founded in 1858 as the placer gold mining camp known as the Cherry Creek Diggings, the "Mile-High City" is today the most populous city within a 560-mile (900 km) radius and the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor of more than five million residents. Denver embraces its cowboy and mining past but also looks toward the future with a vibrant arts and performing arts scene, dozens of great outdoor festivals, and distinct neighborhoods each offering a unique experience. You'll find everything a cosmopolitan city has to offer including a spectacular view of and easy access to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which arise only 12 miles (19 km) west of the Colorado State Capitol.
Top landmarks
- • Denver Art Museum — museum in Denver, Colorado, United States
- • Denver Mint — United States Mint branch in Denver, Colorado
- • Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception — church in Colorado, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on West Hampden Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Indian Hills, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Grant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (East Speer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Logan Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indian Hills, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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