How far is Arvada, CO from Basalt, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Basalt, CO is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Basalt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Basalt.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 10 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn right onto Ralston Road
2318 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road
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Continue on West 58th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue
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Turn left onto Kipling Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Kipling Parkway
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Continue on Kipling Street
1288 ft · 26 sec · Kipling Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West
1754 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
151.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 82 East: Glenwood Springs, Aspen
747 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Laurel Street
119 m · 15 sec · Laurel Street
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1204 ft · 45 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2084 ft · 49 sec · 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
54 m · 3 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
636 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
692 ft · 19 sec · 27th Street
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Turn right onto Glen Avenue
19.1 mi · 31 min · Glen Avenue
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Turn left onto Two Rivers Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Two Rivers Road
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Turn left onto Midland Avenue
786 ft · 23 sec · Midland Avenue
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Basalt.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near Basalt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Basalt?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Arvada and 89.2 miles from Basalt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.26 one way or $46.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Basalt.
Stop Ideas Near Vail
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vail.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Basalt. Straight-line distance: 107.83 mi (173.54 km).
#1 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Basalt
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,183 |
| Coordinates | 39.3688700, -107.0328200 |
| Altitude | 2015 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basalt (-107.03282, 39.36887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $23.26 | $46.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $29.80 | $59.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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