Distance from Big Elk Meadows, Colorado to Gilpin, Colorado
The driving distance from Big Elk Meadows, Colorado to Gilpin, Colorado is 58.7 mi (94.5 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 16.1 mi (26 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 31 minutes
We found 3 routes between Big Elk Meadows and Gilpin.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Take Big Elk Mdws Rd and Co Rd 47 to US-36 E
Take S St Vrain Dr and CO-72 E to Lump Gulch Hwy in Gilpin County
Follow Lump Gulch Hwy to Ward St
Route Directions
Take Big Elk Mdws Rd and Co Rd 47 to US-36 E
Follow US-36 E to Lefthand Canyon Dr in Altona
Continue on Lefthand Canyon Dr to Ward
Continue on CO-72 E to Gilpin County
Follow Lump Gulch Hwy to Ward St
Route Directions
Take Big Elk Mdws Rd and Co Rd 47 to US-36 E
Follow US-36 E to Broadway in Boulder County
Follow CO-119 to Lump Gulch Hwy in Gilpin County
Follow Lump Gulch Hwy to Ward St
Journey Details
Traveling from Big Elk Meadows, Colorado to Gilpin, Colorado covers 54.6 miles (88 km) in a south direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 28 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (55-59 miles / 88-95 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.
Journey Waypoints
Big Elk Meadows
Starting Point
Gilpin
Destination
