Origin
Snowmass Village, CO
Afternoon in Snowmass Village on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
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Current temp
33°F
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Trip from Snowmass Village, 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
4h 10m
Distance
194.9 mi
314 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snowmass Village, CO
Chris F
Arvada, CO
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Trip Overview
Snowmass Village to Arvada is 194.9 miles and takes about 4h 10m via I 70 and CO 82, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day drive takes you from the Mountain West region of Colorado to another part of the same state. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this trip is best suited for those looking for an efficient journey. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so pack some podcasts or audiobooks. It’s a straightforward trip with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.5 miles from Snowmass Village, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 151.4 mi | 2h 55m |
| CO 82 | 33.4 mi | 54m |
| Brush Creek Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Midland Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Kipling Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 58th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kipling Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 151.4 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snowmass Village, CO and Arvada, CO.
1
Start on Owl Creek Road
473 ft
·
16 sec
·
Owl Creek Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Brush Creek Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Brush Creek Road
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 10
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Brush Creek Road
4
Continue on CR 10
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Brush Creek Road
5
Turn left onto CO 82
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CO 82
6
Continue on CO 82
33 mi
·
53 min
·
CO 82
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto 27th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
27th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto 27th Street
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
27th Street
9
Continue on 27th Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
27th Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Midland Avenue
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Midland Avenue
11
Continue on Midland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Midland Avenue
12
Turn right onto West 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West 8th Street
13
Turn left onto CO 82
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grand Avenue
14
Continue on CO 82
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Laurel Street
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
16
Merge onto I 70
151 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
·
I 70
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 267
Toward CO 391: Kipling Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto CO 391
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Kipling Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on Kipling Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kipling Parkway
20
Turn right onto West 58th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 58th Avenue
21
Continue on Ralston Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralston Road
22
Turn left onto Carr Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Carr Street
23
Turn right onto West 59th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 59th Avenue
24
Turn right onto Ammons Street
426 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ammons Street
25
Turn right
41 ft
·
3 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 4 hours, this route is easily manageable as a same-day trip. Aim to leave Snowmass Village in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Given the longest stretch is over 150 miles, plan for a single fuel and rest stop midway, perhaps around the I 70 corridor, to break up the drive. Keep an eye on the weather, especially if traveling during shoulder seasons, as mountain passes can experience variable conditions. Your fuel cost is estimated at $29, so ensure your tank is full before departing.
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 97.5 miles from Snowmass Village, CO, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.4 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 43 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.5 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
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 Snowmass Village, 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 Snowmass Village, CO
This is one driving day of about 194.9 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Snowmass Village, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 151.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.5 miles from Snowmass Village, 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 151.4 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 191.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Brush Creek Road
At end of road, turn right onto Brush Creek Road
Navigation decision point
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
27th Street
Enter roundabout onto 27th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
37.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Midland Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Midland Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
40.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
7
191.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.37 one way
$58.73 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| premium | $4.39 | $33.72 | $67.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.03 | $86.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.46 | $9.36 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78 | 0 | $27.29 | $12.47 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Afternoon in Arvada on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Vail, CO
97 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
13 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
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey on major roads like I 70 and CO 82. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 151.4 miles on I 70. The route begins on CO 82 before merging onto I 70, offering a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip. While Brush Creek Road is part of the initial segment, the bulk of your time will be spent on the interstate, making for a predictable and generally smooth ride.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 151.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and CO 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brush Creek Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brush Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles (27th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 37.9 miles (Midland Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 4h 10m. Total distance: 194.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Snowmass Village, CO to Arvada, CO covers 194.9 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, CO 82, Brush Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.5 miles from Snowmass Village, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.37 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brush Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles (27th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 37.9 miles (Midland Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Snowmass Village, 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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