Origin
Basalt, CO
Evening in Basalt on Sunday
Local time
7:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Basalt, CO to Arvada, CO
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
177.8 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
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 Basalt, CO to Arvada, CO covers 177.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Midland Avenue, Two Rivers Road, 27th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.94 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
88.9 miles from Basalt, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 177.8 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.
Midland Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Basalt, CO to Arvada, CO is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Basalt, CO to Arvada, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Two Rivers Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 27th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Laurel Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CO 391 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kipling Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Midland Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basalt, CO and Arvada, CO.
1
Start on the route
66 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Midland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Midland Avenue
3
Turn right onto Two Rivers Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Two Rivers Road
4
Turn right
19 mi
·
31 min
5
Turn left onto 27th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
27th Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
27th Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
27th Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Midland Avenue
13 ft
·
Midland Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Midland Avenue
10
Turn right onto West 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 8th Street
11
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grand Avenue
12
Continue on Laurel Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Laurel Street
13
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
14
Merge slight left
151 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward CO 391: Kipling Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
CO 391: Kipling Street
16
Turn left onto Kipling Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kipling Street
17
Continue on Kipling Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kipling Parkway
18
Turn right onto West 58th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 58th Avenue
19
Continue on Ralston Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ralston Road
20
Turn left onto Carr Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Carr Street
21
Turn right onto West 59th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 59th Avenue
22
Turn right onto Ammons Street
427 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ammons Street
23
Turn right
43 ft
·
3 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
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 88.9 miles from Basalt, CO, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.9 miles or 1h 33m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arvada, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Basalt, 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 Basalt, CO
This is one driving day of about 177.8 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Basalt, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.9 mi from Basalt, CO · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Arvada, CO
The final approach into Arvada, 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 Arvada, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.94 one way
$53.89 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
| premium | $4.43 | $31.03 | $62.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.50 | $79.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.67 | $8.53 |
| Efficient EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.56 | $7.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.89 | $11.38 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Arvada, CO
Evening in Arvada on Sunday
Local time
7:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
27°F
Avon, CO
89 mi in
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
34 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
3h 7m 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 Basalt, CO to Arvada, CO covers 177.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Midland Avenue, Two Rivers Road, 27th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.9 miles from Basalt, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.94 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Basalt, CO to Arvada, CO is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Basalt, CO to Arvada, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Basalt, CO to Arvada, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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