How far is it from Frisco, CO, to Empire, CO, ?

The distance between Frisco, CO, and Empire, CO, is 33 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Frisco, CO, to Empire, CO, ?

The drive from Frisco, CO, to Empire, CO, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Frisco, CO, to Empire, CO, ?

The fastest route from Frisco, CO, to Empire, CO, covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Empire, CO from Frisco, CO?

Empire, CO lies roughly to the north-east of Frisco, CO.

Which roads does the route from Frisco, CO to Empire, CO follow?

The drive from Frisco, CO to Empire, CO mainly follows I 70.

Which towns do you pass between Frisco, CO and Empire, CO?

Towns on the route from Frisco, CO to Empire, CO include Silverthorne, Georgetown.

Are there charging stations between Frisco, CO and Empire, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Frisco, CO to Empire, CO, including Walmart 986 (Frisco, CO) (350 kW); AC Hotel - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Conoco Gas Station - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 58.

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Distance: 33 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Frisco, CO to Empire, CO takes about 45 min via I 70. The distance is 33 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Frisco, CO, Montezuma, CO, Silver Plume, CO, Georgetown, CO, Empire, CO. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 33 mi

The drive is about 32 miles and takes roughly 43 minutes. From I-70, take US 40 and CO 9, ending on South Dailey Street in Empire, one of Colorado's highest incorporated towns.

1 Depart right onto Summit Boulevard 1 mi
2 Take ramp straight 9 mi
3 Continue straight 22 mi
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Continue straight 1 mi
6 Turn left onto South Dailey Street 173 yd
7 Arrive right onto South Dailey Street

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The return trip from Empire, CO to Frisco, CO covers roughly the same distance, 33 mi.

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Charging points along the way

58 chargers

Walmart 986 (Frisco, CO)CCS · 840 Summit Blvd, Frisco, CO, 80443350 kW
AC Hotel - Tesla SuperchargerCCS, Tesla · 1202 Summit Blvd, Frisco, CO, 80443250 kW
Conoco Gas Station - Tesla SuperchargerCCS, Tesla · 50 Frontage Rd, Frisco, CO, 80443250 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1319 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452250 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 101 Ruby Ranch Road, Silverthorne, CO, 80498250 kW

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The drive is about 32 miles and takes roughly 43 minutes. From I-70, take US 40 and CO 9, ending on South Dailey Street in Empire, one of Colorado's highest incorporated towns.

Popular destinations close by

Empire, CO → Montezuma, CO36 mi · 55 min Empire, CO → Lakeside, CO40 mi · 55 min Empire, CO → Silver Plume, CO8 mi · 15 min Empire, CO → St. Mary's, CO17 mi · 35 min Empire, CO → Silverthorne, CO31 mi · 45 min Empire, CO → East Pleasant View, CO33 mi · 45 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 Frisco, CO, {fromState} to Empire, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Frisco, CO, {fromState} and Empire, CO, {toState} is 33 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco, CO, {fromState} to Empire, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Frisco, CO, {fromState} to Empire, CO, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Frisco, CO, {fromState} to Empire, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Frisco, CO, {fromState} to Empire, CO, {toState} covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Empire, CO from Frisco, CO?: Empire, CO lies roughly to the north-east of Frisco, CO.
Which roads does the route from Frisco, CO to Empire, CO follow?: The drive from Frisco, CO to Empire, CO mainly follows I 70.
Which towns do you pass between Frisco, CO and Empire, CO?: Towns on the route from Frisco, CO to Empire, CO include Silverthorne, Georgetown.
Are there charging stations between Frisco, CO and Empire, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Frisco, CO to Empire, CO, including Walmart 986 (Frisco, CO) (350 kW); AC Hotel - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Conoco Gas Station - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 58.

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