How far is Arvada, CO from Edwards, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Edwards, CO is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Edwards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Edwards.
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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
104.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Edwards
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Edwards Access Road
76 m · 5 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
96 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Edwards Access Road
32 m · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
92 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Edwards Access Road
23 m · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
1949 ft · 41 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Turn right
64 m · 16 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 Edwards.
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
104 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near Edwards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Edwards?
The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Arvada and 54 miles from Edwards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Edwards.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
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 Montezuma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Edwards. Straight-line distance: 80.81 mi (130.05 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 Edwards
Location in Colorado, USA
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.6449900, -106.5942000 |
| Altitude | 2201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edwards (-106.5942, 39.64499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.69 | $33.37 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
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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