The drive from Arvada, CO to Loma, CO covers 257.1 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, 13 Road, Kipling Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 252.8 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.6 miles from Arvada, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 257.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h 47m highway drive covering 257.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and 13 Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 252.8 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 252.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and 13 Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ammons Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ammons Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Kipling Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Ammons Street
Turn right onto Ammons Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|Kipling Parkway
Turn left onto Kipling Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.6 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West
5
2.9 mi into trip|~5m in|I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
255.7 mi into trip|~4h 44m in
Take the exit toward CO 139: Loma, Rangely
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CO 139: Loma, Rangely
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
252.8 mi
4h 38m
13 Road
1.2 mi
2m
Kipling Parkway
1 mi
1m
West 58th Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Ralston Road
0.4 mi
1m
Kipling Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Ammons Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
M 1/4 Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 252.8 mi, about 4h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada, CO and Loma, CO.
1
Start on this road
41 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Ammons Street
227 ft·9 sec·Ammons Street
3
Turn right onto Ralston Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Ralston Road
4
Continue on West 58th Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·West 58th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Kipling Parkway
1.0 mi·1 min·Kipling Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CO 391
0.2 mi·25 sec·Kipling Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I 70 West
8
Merge onto I 70
253 mi·4 hr 38 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward CO 139: Loma, Rangely
10
Turn right onto CO 139
1.2 mi·2 min·13 Road
11
Turn left onto M¼
62 ft·2 sec·M 1/4 Road
12
Arrive at destination
M¼
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 128.6 miles from Arvada, CO, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252.8 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 57 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.6 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loma, 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 257.1 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 I 70 for about 252.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.6 mi from Arvada, CO
· 2h 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 128.6 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 I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 252.8 miles.
Arriving in Loma, CO
The final approach into Loma, 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 Loma, CO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
Colorado National Monument
National Monument
Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. But this treasure is much more than a monument. Towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panoram...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
$25
near mile 248.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.74 one way
$77.47 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$41.01
$82.03
premium
$4.39
$44.48
$88.95
diesel
$5.61
$56.76
$113.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.1
0
$27.00
$12.34
Efficient EV
64.3
0
$22.50
$10.28
EV Truck/SUV
102.8
1
$35.99
$16.45
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night
in Arvada on Friday
Local time
1:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Loma, CO
Late night
in Loma on Friday
Local time
1:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Loma, CO covers 257.1 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, 13 Road, Kipling Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.6 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 $38.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ammons Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Kipling Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Arvada, CO to Loma, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colorado National Monument.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
