How far is Arvada, CO from Battlement Mesa, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Battlement Mesa, CO is about 198.8 miles (320 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.83 mi
03h 47m
Flight
158.31 mi
254.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.31 mi
Kilometers
254.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.83 mi
Kilometers
319.99 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battlement Mesa
Sat, Apr 18, 2:26 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-17T22:38
Arrive Battlement Mesa
Sat, Apr 18, 2:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Minturn
CO

Town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From Arvada
99.3 mi
01h 53m
To Battlement Mesa
99.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
43°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Battlement Mesa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Battlement Mesa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Ammons Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ralston Road

    2318 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West 58th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kipling Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Kipling Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kipling Street

    1288 ft · 26 sec · Kipling Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    1754 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    193 mi · 3 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Parachute, Battlement Mesa

    1170 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Battlement Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Battlement Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Battlement Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Battlement Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Battlement Parkway

    62 m · 11 sec · South Battlement Parkway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Battlement Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Battlement Mesa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
193 mi · 97%
West Battlement Parkway
1.83 mi · 1%
Kipling Parkway
1.02 mi · 1%
North Battlement Parkway
0.84 mi
West 58th Avenue
0.82 mi
Ralston Road
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

193 mi · 03h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minturn
01h 53m from Arvada
Leave By
9:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Arvada and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Battlement Mesa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Battlement Mesa?

The road trip is about 198.8 miles (320 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Minturn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Arvada and 99.5 miles from Battlement Mesa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 9:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.96 one way or $51.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Arvada and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Battlement Mesa.

Stop Ideas Near Minturn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Minturn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minturn.

BUS

Vail, Colorado

10 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

29 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

55 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

66 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Battlement Mesa. Straight-line distance: 158.31 mi (254.78 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Battlement Mesa

#2 Battlement Mesa

Census-designated place in Garfield County, Colorado

Population4,471
Coordinates39.4413700, -108.0250700
Altitude1673
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Battlement Mesa (-108.02507, 39.44137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.56 L · about $25.96
Round trip
$51.92
14.04 gal · 53.12 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $25.96 $51.92
Mid-grade $4.08 $28.67 $57.34
Premium $4.39 $30.82 $61.65
Diesel $4.74 $33.25 $66.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Battlement Mesa. The current time is 22:38:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.