How far is Arvada, CO from Lamar, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Lamar, CO is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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 04h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Lamar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Lamar.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
76.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 287: Hugo, Kit Carson
1744 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
62.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West 15th Street
29.8 mi · 35 min · West 15th Street
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
133 m · 19 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Lamar.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
76.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near Lamar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Lamar?
The road trip is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Hugo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Arvada and 105.7 miles from Lamar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.55 one way or $55.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Lamar.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 177.81 mi (286.15 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 Lamar
City in Colorado
| Population | 7,641 |
| Coordinates | 38.0872300, -102.6207500 |
| Altitude | 1103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamar (-102.62075, 38.08723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $30.43 | $60.85 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.71 | $65.43 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $35.29 | $70.58 |
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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