How far is it from Brighton, CO, to Denver, CO, ?

The distance between Brighton, CO, and Denver, CO, is 22 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brighton, CO, to Denver, CO, ?

The drive from Brighton, CO, to Denver, CO, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Brighton, CO, to Denver, CO, ?

The fastest route from Brighton, CO, to Denver, CO, covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Denver, CO from Brighton, CO?

Denver, CO lies roughly to the south of Brighton, CO.

Are there charging stations between Brighton, CO and Denver, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Brighton, CO to Denver, CO, including Albertsons Denver #2714 (350 kW); Bristol Village (350 kW); Buckley Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 421.

Brighton, CO Denver, CO

Distance: 22 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Brighton, CO to Denver, CO takes about 30 min via US 85. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 22 mi

1 Depart left onto East Bromley Lane 2 mi
2 Turn straight onto CanAm Highway 8 mi
3 Merge slightly right onto Heartland Expressway 3 mi
4 Keep slightly right 4 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 4 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway 1 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn left onto North Havana Street 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Florence Way 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Fulton Street 117 yd
12 Turn right onto East 32nd Avenue 172 yd
13 Turn left onto Emporia Street 1 mi
14 At end of road, turn right onto Dayton Street 52 yd
15 Arrive left onto Dayton Street

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The return trip from Denver, CO to Brighton, CO covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Charging points along the way

421 chargers

Albertsons Denver #2714CCS, CHAdeMO · 6220 E 14th Ave, Denver, CO, 80220350 kW
Bristol VillageCCS, CHAdeMO · 700 S Buckley Rd, Aurora, CO, 80017350 kW
Buckley SquareCCS, CHAdeMO · 17000 E IIiff Ave, Aurora, CO, 80013350 kW
Costco Denver (Denver, CO)CCS · 4717 Airport Way, Denver, CO, 80239350 kW
Evergreen 56th and Tower (Denver, CO)CCS · 18552 E 57th Ave, Denver, CO, 80249350 kW

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Denver, CO → Commerce City, CO12 mi · 25 min Denver, CO → Northglenn, CO17 mi · 30 min Denver, CO → Thornton, CO17 mi · 30 min Denver, CO → Westminster, CO17 mi · 25 min Denver, CO → Fairmount, CO19 mi · 30 min Denver, CO → Glendale, CO8 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Brighton, CO, {fromState} to Denver, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Brighton, CO, {fromState} and Denver, CO, {toState} is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton, CO, {fromState} to Denver, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Brighton, CO, {fromState} to Denver, CO, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Brighton, CO, {fromState} to Denver, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Brighton, CO, {fromState} to Denver, CO, {toState} covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Denver, CO from Brighton, CO?: Denver, CO lies roughly to the south of Brighton, CO.
Are there charging stations between Brighton, CO and Denver, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Brighton, CO to Denver, CO, including Albertsons Denver #2714 (350 kW); Bristol Village (350 kW); Buckley Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 421.

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