Origin
Wiggins, CO
Late night in Wiggins on Saturday
Local time
2:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wiggins, 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 12m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 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 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arvada, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wiggins, CO to Arvada, CO covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, Ralston Road, US Highway 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.9 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 65.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and Ralston Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.9 miles on I 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Ralston Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 2nd Avenue.
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 12m 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 (East 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 76
Merge onto I 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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 1B
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 61.9 mi | 1h 3m |
| Ralston Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 6 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 3 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 61.9 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins, CO and Arvada, CO.
1
Start on this road
252 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
524 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto East Corona Avenue
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Corona Avenue
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Central Avenue
6
Continue on US Highway 6
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US Highway 6
7
Turn right onto County Road 3
439 ft
·
13 sec
·
County Road 3
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
9
Merge onto I 76
62 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 1B
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CO 95
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Ralston Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Ammons Street
227 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ammons Street
14
Turn left
41 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Wiggins, CO · 35m into the drive
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 32.9 miles from Wiggins, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 76 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.9 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.90 one way
$19.80 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| premium | $4.39 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 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 | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
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
Late night in Arvada on Saturday
Local time
2:50 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
4 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 12m 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 Wiggins, CO to Arvada, CO covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, Ralston Road, US Highway 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Wiggins, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.90 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 1h 12m 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 (East 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Wiggins, 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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