Origin
Byers, CO
Morning in Byers on Friday
Local time
8:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byers, CO to Arvada, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byers, CO
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Arvada, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Byers, CO to Arvada, CO covers 48.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway, Ralston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 48.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.5 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 0.6 miles in near US 36.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 48.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
|
US 36
Take the ramp onto US 36 toward I 70 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
33.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 271A
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 29.5 mi | 29m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | 15.3 mi | 20m |
| Ralston Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 36 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CO 36 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ammons Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 29.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byers, CO and Arvada, CO.
1
Start on CO 36
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
CO 36
2
Turn left onto CO 36
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 36
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 36
Toward I 70 West
4
Merge onto I 70
29 mi
·
29 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 70
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 271A
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CO 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Ralston Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Ammons Street
227 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ammons Street
12
Turn left
41 ft
·
3 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Byers, CO · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Byers, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arvada, CO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arvada, CO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.71 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Arvada on Friday
Local time
8:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
SSW 9 to 17 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
4 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
58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Byers, CO to Arvada, CO covers 48.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway, Ralston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Byers, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.35 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 48.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 70 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (I 70 / Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Byers, CO to Arvada, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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