How far is Arvada, CO from Meeker, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Meeker, CO is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Meeker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Meeker.
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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
177.2 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 13 North: Rifle, Meeker
1067 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
1664 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Whiteriver Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Whiteriver Avenue
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
1401 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Government Road
37.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Government Road
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Market Street
1 km · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
120 m · 19 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
48 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Meeker.
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
177 mi · 03h 20m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Arvada and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meeker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Meeker?
The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Arvada and 111.3 miles from Meeker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 7:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.03 one way or $58.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Arvada and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meeker.
Stop Ideas Near Edwards
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Meeker. Straight-line distance: 150.6 mi (242.37 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 Meeker
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.0374700, -107.9131300 |
| Altitude | 1902 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meeker (-107.91313, 40.03747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.03 | $58.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.47 | $68.94 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $37.19 | $74.37 |
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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