Origin
Arvada, CO
Morning in Arvada on Monday
Local time
11:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arvada, CO to Towaoc, CO
Drive Time
9h
Distance
393.1 mi
633 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 52m
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6 AM
9h 0m
8 AM
9h 17m
10 AM
9h 6m
12 PM
9h 5m
3 PM
9h 7m
5 PM
9h 16m
8 PM
8h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arvada, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arvada, CO to Towaoc, CO covers 393.1 miles and takes about 9h behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Ammons Street, Ralston Road, West 58th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
196.6 miles from Arvada, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 9h drive with frequent turns across 393.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ammons Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arvada, CO to Towaoc, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ammons Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ralston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 58th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kipling Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kipling Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CO 470 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 285 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ammons Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada, CO and Towaoc, CO.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Ammons Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
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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
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Kipling Parkway
6
Continue on Kipling Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kipling Street
7
Take the ramp right toward I 70 West
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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I 70 West
8
Merge slight left
6.7 mi
·
7 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: Colorado Springs
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
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CO 470 East: Colorado Springs
10
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South: Fairplay
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 285 South: Fairplay
12
Merge slight left
101 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
13
At the end of the road, turn left
11 mi
·
17 min
14
Continue straight
10.0 mi
·
16 min
15
Turn left
40 mi
·
51 min
16
Turn slight left
24 mi
·
34 min
17
Turn right onto West Highway 112
13 mi
·
19 min
·
West Highway 112
18
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
19
Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
58 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
West U.S. Highway 160
20
Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
San Juan Street
21
Continue on US 160
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 160
22
Continue straight
46 mi
·
1 hr
23
Take the exit slight left
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
24
At the end of the road, turn left
43 mi
·
56 min
25
Turn right onto North Dolores Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Dolores Road
26
Turn left onto East Empire Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Empire Street
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broadway
12 mi
·
19 min
·
North Broadway
28
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
29
Turn right onto Mike Wash Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mike Wash Road
30
Turn right onto Rustling Willow Street
476 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rustling Willow Street
31
Turn right onto Oak Lane
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oak Lane
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 196.6 miles from Arvada, CO, or about 4h 30m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 86 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 196.6 miles or 4h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 196.6 miles or 4h 30m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Towaoc, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arvada, CO
Aim for roughly 197 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Towaoc, CO
Aim for roughly 197 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Arvada, CO.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 196.6 mi from Arvada, CO · 4h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
197 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Cripple Creek, COOvernight Options
Night 1
197 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Cripple Creek, CO after about 197 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 196.6 miles from Arvada, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 197 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Towaoc, CO
The final approach into Towaoc, 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 Towaoc, CO.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Towaoc, CO with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.57 one way
$119.14 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $63.21 | $126.41 |
| premium | $4.43 | $68.61 | $137.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $87.33 | $174.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$190–$300
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.9 | 1 | $41.28 | $18.87 |
| Efficient EV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.40 | $15.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 157.2 | 1 | $55.03 | $25.16 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Towaoc, CO
Morning in Towaoc on Monday
Local time
11:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
5 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
9h on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Towaoc, CO covers 393.1 miles and takes about 9h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ammons Street, Ralston Road, West 58th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 197 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 196.6 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 $59.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arvada, CO to Towaoc, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arvada, CO to Towaoc, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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