Arvada, CO Road Trips

Drivers starting from Arvada, CO have 16 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 91 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Arvada, CO spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

27

Longest Drive

274.8 mi

Rangely, CO

Quickest Drive

13m

Applewood, CO

Plan Around Arvada, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Arvada, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Rangely, CO to Arvada, CO 274.8 mi · 4h 47m Basalt, CO to Arvada, CO 177.8 mi · 3h 7m Holyoke, CO to Arvada, CO 172.9 mi · 3h 18m Wray, CO to Arvada, CO 169.7 mi · 3h 11m

Continue From Arvada, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Arvada, CO to Rangely, CO 274.5 mi · 5h 59m Arvada, CO to Fruitvale, CO 238.1 mi · 4h 29m Arvada, CO to Holyoke, CO 172.9 mi · 3h 18m Arvada, CO to Wray, CO 169.4 mi · 3h 11m

Trips from Arvada, CO

Arvada, CO to Rangely, CO

274.5 mi 5h 59m

Arvada, CO to Fruitvale, CO

238.1 mi 4h 29m

Arvada, CO to Holyoke, CO

172.9 mi 3h 18m

Arvada, CO to Wray, CO

169.4 mi 3h 11m

Arvada, CO to Aspen, CO

156.6 mi 4h 3m

Arvada, CO to Limon, CO

93.6 mi 1h 44m

Arvada, CO to Brush, CO

91 mi 1h 37m

Arvada, CO to Fort Carson, CO

87.2 mi 1h 45m

Arvada, CO to Monument, CO

60.9 mi 1h 13m

Arvada, CO to Evergreen, CO

26.3 mi 38m

Arvada, CO to Erie, CO

21.8 mi 37m

Arvada, CO to Aurora, CO

19.4 mi 26m

Arvada, CO to Lafayette, CO

14.5 mi 27m

Arvada, CO to Commerce City, CO

11.5 mi 20m

Arvada, CO to Denver, CO

10.2 mi 20m

Arvada, CO to Applewood, CO

6.9 mi 13m

Driving from Arvada, CO

Expect an average of 91 miles and about 1h 54m behind the wheel when leaving Arvada, CO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 275 miles (5h 59m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Arvada, CO are Rangely, CO (274.5 mi, 5h 59m), Fruitvale, CO (238.1 mi, 4h 29m), Holyoke, CO (172.9 mi, 3h 18m), Wray, CO (169.4 mi, 3h 11m), and Aspen, CO (156.6 mi, 4h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 91-mile drive from Arvada, CO, expect to burn about 3.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Arvada, CO and 11 routes heading into Arvada, CO, covering 27 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 275 miles.

The longest mapped route from Arvada, CO covers 275 miles and takes approximately 5h 59m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Arvada, CO runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Arvada, CO include Rangely, CO, Fruitvale, CO, Holyoke, CO and Wray, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.