The drive from Arvada, CO to Lincoln Park, CO covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Valley Highway, South Nevada Avenue, CO 115 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.9 miles on North Valley Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63 miles from Arvada, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 125.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 125.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Allison Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 125.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Allison Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Allison Street
At end of road, turn right onto Allison Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 274
Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
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6.5 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado...
8
6.7 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
8
80 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenu...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arvada, CO to Lincoln Park, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Colorado Springs along the way.
Colorado Springs
6.5 mi in|~11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Valley Highway
64.9 mi
1h 11m
South Nevada Avenue
33.1 mi
44m
CO 115
11.9 mi
20m
Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi
9m
I 70
3 mi
4m
Ralston Road
1.8 mi
3m
Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
Birch Street
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
North Valley Highway
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada, CO and Lincoln Park, CO.
1
Start on this road
41 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Ammons Street
58 ft·7 sec·Ammons Street
3
Turn left
313 ft·25 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto Allison Street
172 ft·13 sec·Allison Street
5
Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Ralston Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto CO 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Sheridan Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 70 EastUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 70
3.0 mi·4 min·I 70
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 274Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado SpringsUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado SpringsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 25 South: Colorado SpringsUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.2 mi·11 sec·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward I 25 South
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
14
Merge onto I 25
65 mi·1 hr 11 min·North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 25
7.8 mi·9 min·Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 140Toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto CO 115
33 mi·44 min·South Nevada Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto CO 115
106 ft·2 sec·CO 115
19
Continue on CO 115
5.5 mi·9 min·CO 115
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn slight right onto CO 115
6.4 mi·10 min·CO 115
21
Turn right onto Birch Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Birch Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Grand Avenue
23
Turn right onto Logan Street
237 ft·10 sec·Logan Street
24
Arrive at destination
Logan Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63 miles from Arvada, CO, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln Park, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arvada, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arvada, CO
This is one driving day of about 125.9 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Arvada, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Valley Highway for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63 mi from Arvada, CO
· 1h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 63 miles from Arvada, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before North Valley Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.9 miles.
Arriving in Lincoln Park, CO
The final approach into Lincoln Park, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lincoln Park, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossil...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
$10
near mile 73.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.97 one way
$37.94 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$20.08
$40.17
premium
$4.39
$21.78
$43.56
diesel
$5.61
$27.80
$55.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.8
0
$13.22
$6.04
Efficient EV
31.5
0
$11.02
$5.04
EV Truck/SUV
50.4
0
$17.63
$8.06
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Arvada, CO
Afternoon
in Arvada on Friday
Local time
1:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lincoln Park, CO
Afternoon
in Lincoln Park on Friday
Local time
1:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arvada, CO to Lincoln Park, CO covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Valley Highway, South Nevada Avenue, CO 115. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63 miles from Arvada, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 125.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Allison Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Arvada, CO to Lincoln Park, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Colorado Springs along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
