The drive from Eagle, CO to Arvada, CO covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, Kipling Parkway, West 58th Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.4 miles on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.71 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.
Midpoint
62.1 miles from Eagle, 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 28m. Total distance: 124.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 124.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 120.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 11 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 (US 6 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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|US 6 / Grand Avenue
Turn right onto US 6 / Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.5 mi into trip|~0m in|I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|I 70 / Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
121.2 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward CO 391: Kipling Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 267
Toward CO 391: Kipling Street
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
120.4 mi
2h 20m
Kipling Parkway
1 mi
1m
West 58th Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Kipling Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Eby Creek Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Ralston Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
West 59th Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
— 120.4 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle, CO and Arvada, CO.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
135 ft·11 sec·West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
0.2 mi·20 sec·Grand Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
187 ft·3 sec·Eby Creek Road
4
Continue on I 70 Business
0.2 mi·17 sec·Eby Creek Road
5
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
109 ft·6 sec·Eby Creek Road
6
Continue on I 70 Business
170 ft·3 sec·Eby Creek Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
8
Merge onto I 70
120 mi·2 hr 20 min·Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 267Toward CO 391: Kipling StreetUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto CO 391
0.3 mi·43 sec·Kipling Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on Kipling Parkway
1.0 mi·1 min·Kipling Parkway
12
Turn right onto West 58th Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·West 58th Avenue
13
Continue on Ralston Road
0.2 mi·39 sec·Ralston Road
14
Turn left onto Carr Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Carr Street
15
Turn right onto West 59th Avenue
0.2 mi·36 sec·West 59th Avenue
16
Turn right onto Ammons Street
426 ft·16 sec·Ammons Street
17
Turn right
41 ft·3 sec
18
Arrive at destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.1 miles from Eagle, CO, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.4 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.1 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 1h 59m
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 Eagle, 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 Eagle, CO
This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Eagle, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway for about 120.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.1 mi from Eagle, CO
· 1h 13m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.71 one way
$37.43 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$19.81
$39.63
premium
$4.39
$21.49
$42.97
diesel
$5.61
$27.42
$54.84
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: 43.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.3
0
$13.04
$5.96
Efficient EV
31.1
0
$10.87
$4.97
EV Truck/SUV
49.7
0
$17.39
$7.95
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Eagle, CO
Late night
in Eagle on Friday
Local time
2:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arvada, CO
Late night
in Arvada on Friday
Local time
2:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Georgetown, CO
62 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
10 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
2h 28m 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 Eagle, CO to Arvada, CO covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, Kipling Parkway, West 58th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.1 miles from Eagle, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.71 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 straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Eagle, CO to Arvada, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than 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.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
