How far is Arvada, CO from Holyoke, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Holyoke, CO is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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 18m.
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.
City in Morgan 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 Holyoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Holyoke.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
18 m · 7 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
96 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street
53 m · 14 sec · Allison Street
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1376 ft · 34 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 76 East
2150 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
112 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Sterling, Holyoke
2004 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: Holyoke
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 6
17.8 mi · 26 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on West Weston Street
3070 ft · 52 sec · West Weston Street
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Continue on Railway Street
990 ft · 17 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
10.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Dee Street
2341 ft · 39 sec · Dee Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
7.8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Denver Street
1 mi · 2 min · Denver Street
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Turn right onto South Interocean Avenue
115 m · 9 sec · South Interocean Avenue
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Turn right onto West Emerson Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Emerson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Emerson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Holyoke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
112 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near Holyoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Holyoke?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Brush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Arvada and 86.6 miles from Holyoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 10:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Holyoke.
Stop Ideas Near Brush
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 Brush.
Fort Morgan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Holyoke. Straight-line distance: 156.59 mi (252.01 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 Holyoke
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,239 |
| Coordinates | 40.5844400, -102.3024100 |
| Altitude | 1139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holyoke (-102.30241, 40.58444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.79 | $53.57 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $28.90 | $57.79 |
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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