How far is Arvada, CO from Cedaredge, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Cedaredge, CO is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (263.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
260.81 mi
05h 31m
Flight
163.95 mi
263.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.95 mi
Kilometers
263.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.81 mi
Kilometers
419.74 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedaredge
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Cedaredge
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:58 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
Gypsum
CO

Town of the United States

From Arvada
130.2 mi
02h 45m
To Cedaredge
130.6 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph W
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Cedaredge.

  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

    205.8 mi · 3 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: De Beque

    1686 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Roan Creek Road

    539 ft · 10 sec · Roan Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on De Beque Cutoff Road

    11.1 mi · 27 min · De Beque Cutoff Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    40.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest Aspen Avenue

    719 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Aspen Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 3rd Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
206 mi · 79%
De Beque Cutoff Road
11.1 mi · 4%
Kipling Parkway
1.02 mi
West 58th Avenue
0.82 mi
Ralston Road
0.44 mi
US 6
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

206 mi · 03h 49m

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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.8 mi
164 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gypsum
02h 45m from Arvada
Leave By
5:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Arvada and Sunny near Cedaredge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Cedaredge?

The road trip is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Arvada and 130.6 miles from Cedaredge.

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

The direct path is about 164 miles (263.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.8 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 5:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.02 one way or $68.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Arvada and Sunny near Cedaredge.

Stop Ideas Near Gypsum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gypsum, 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 Gypsum.

RAIL

Glenwood Springs

34 mi away
413 7th Street
BUS

Vail, Colorado

52 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

74 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

95 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Cedaredge. Straight-line distance: 163.95 mi (263.85 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Cedaredge

#2 Cedaredge

City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,313
Coordinates38.9016500, -107.9264500
Altitude1899
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Cedaredge (-107.92645, 38.90165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.84 L · about $34.02
Round trip
$68.04
18.4 gal · 69.68 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $34.02 $68.04
Mid-grade $4.08 $37.57 $75.15
Premium $4.39 $40.40 $80.79
Diesel $4.74 $43.58 $87.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Cedaredge. The current time is 04:56:13.

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.