Origin
Springfield, CO
Morning in Springfield on Monday
Local time
11:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, CO to Arvada, CO
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
258.6 mi
416 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arvada, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, CO to Arvada, CO covers 258.6 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, US 287 North, I 70 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
129.3 miles from Springfield, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 258.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, CO to Arvada, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 287 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CO 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheridan Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ralston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, CO and Arvada, CO.
1
Start on East 6th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
49 mi
·
1 hr
·
Main Street
3
Continue straight
5.7 mi
·
7 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Limon
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 287 North: Limon
5
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon
108 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
US 287 North: Limon
6
Turn left onto I 70 West: Denver
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 70 West: Denver
7
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Ralston Road
14
Turn right onto Ammons Street
226 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ammons Street
15
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
16
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 129.3 miles from Springfield, CO, or about 2h 11m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.3 miles or 2h 11m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arvada, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Springfield, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Springfield, CO
This is one driving day of about 258.6 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, 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 129.3 mi from Springfield, CO · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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
$39.19 one way
$78.37 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $41.58 | $83.16 |
| premium | $4.43 | $45.13 | $90.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.45 | $114.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.15 | $12.41 |
| Efficient EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.63 | $10.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.4 | 1 | $36.20 | $16.55 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
11:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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 23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Springfield, CO to Arvada, CO covers 258.6 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, US 287 North, I 70 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.3 miles from Springfield, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.19 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 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, CO to Arvada, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, CO to Arvada, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Arvada, CO
More trips to Arvada, CO
Explore more options from Springfield, CO or browse trips ending in Arvada, CO.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CO road trips.
Explore maps for Springfield, CO or Arvada, CO on MapSof.net.