How far is Arvada, CO from Eagle, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Eagle, CO is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.01 mi
02h 26m
Flight
93.08 mi
149.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.08 mi
Kilometers
149.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.01 mi
Kilometers
199.58 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle
Fri, Apr 17, 12:32 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Fri, Apr 17, 2:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-16T22:06
Arrive Eagle
Fri, Apr 17, 12:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Dillon
CO

Town in Colorado, USA

From Arvada
62 mi
01h 13m
To Eagle
62.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 35 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Eagle

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eby Creek Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Eby Creek Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road

    132 m · 9 sec · Eby Creek Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eby Creek Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Eby Creek Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road

    95 m · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eby Creek Road

    33 m · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road

    871 ft · 18 sec · Eby Creek Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Avenue

    1235 ft · 28 sec · Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    41 m · 6 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
121 mi · 97%
Kipling Parkway
1.02 mi · 1%
West 58th Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Ralston Road
0.44 mi
Eby Creek Road
0.37 mi
Kipling Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dillon
01h 13m from Arvada
Leave By
1:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arvada and Mostly Sunny near Eagle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Arvada and 62.1 miles from Eagle.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arvada and Mostly Sunny near Eagle.

Stop Ideas Near Dillon

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

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

BUS

Frisco, Colorado

7 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Vail, Colorado

26 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

40 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Fairplay, CO

45 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Eagle. Straight-line distance: 93.08 mi (149.8 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

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

#2 Eagle

Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America

Population6,911
Coordinates39.6552600, -106.8286500
Altitude2012
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Eagle (-106.82865, 39.65526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.57 L · about $16.20
Round trip
$32.39
8.76 gal · 33.14 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $16.20 $32.39
Mid-grade $4.08 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.39 $19.23 $38.47
Diesel $4.74 $20.75 $41.50

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Eagle. The current time is 22:06:14.

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.