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Cities Near Denver

Cities near Denver, Colorado: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Boulder, Aurora, Colorado Springs. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Denver, Colorado is Boulder, about 24 mi (39 km) away — roughly 47 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
BoulderFlatirons and a lively college town24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
AuroraParks and reservoirs8 mi / 13 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Colorado SpringsPikes Peak and red rocks63 mi / 102 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Fort CollinsCraft breweries and old town59 mi / 94 km1 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip
Centennial12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Broomfield14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Castle Rock26 mi / 42 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Longmont30 mi / 49 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Loveland46 mi / 74 km1 hr 22 minDrive/railDay trip
Greeley49 mi / 80 km1 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Denver

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Boulder, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Centennial. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Denver include Boulder, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Centennial. The closest is Boulder, about 24 miles (39 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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