Origin
Silverthorne, CO
Morning in Silverthorne on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silverthorne, CO to Arvada, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverthorne, CO
Jacob Moore
Arvada, CO
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Trip Overview
Silverthorne, CO to Arvada, CO is 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Mountain West region, transitioning from mountain terrain towards the Denver metropolitan area. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive, ideal for a single-day excursion when you want to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll find this route practical for a quick journey, with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 61.2 mi | 1h 13m |
| Kipling Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 58th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Blue River Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kipling Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CO 9 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ralston Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 59th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverthorne, CO and Arvada, CO.
1
Start on CO 9
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Blue River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 6
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 6
3
Take the exit onto CO 9
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
CO 9
Toward I 70 East
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 70
61 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 267
Toward CO 391: Kipling Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto CO 391
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Kipling Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on Kipling Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kipling Parkway
8
Turn right onto West 58th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 58th Avenue
9
Continue on Ralston Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralston Road
10
Turn left onto Carr Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Carr Street
11
Turn right onto West 59th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 59th Avenue
12
Turn right onto Ammons Street
426 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ammons Street
13
Turn right
41 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Silverthorne, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 64.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CO 9
Take the exit onto CO 9 toward I 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 70 East
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
5
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Carr Street
Turn left onto Carr Street
Navigation decision point
5
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
West 59th Avenue
Turn right onto West 59th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.81 one way
$19.62 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| premium | $4.39 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
14 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
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 61.2 miles primarily on I 70. The character of the drive is consistent, emphasizing speed and directness over winding scenic byways. Expect a smooth, relatively fast pace for the majority of your travel time on this route.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Kipling Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CO 9.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CO 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Arvada, CO
Full guide →Arvada is a city of about 125,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the U.S. state of Colorado. A former farming community in Jefferson and Adams counties, the city is now a residential suburb of Denver. Olde Town Arvada lies 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the Colorado State Capitol and 9 miles (14 km) east of the Front Range foothills.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.2 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CO 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arvada, CO before heading back.
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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