How far is Arvada, CO from Monte Vista, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Monte Vista, CO is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Monte Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Monte Vista.
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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
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: Colorado Springs
1.1 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South: Fairplay
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
101.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
40.4 mi · 51 min
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Turn slight left
35.2 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
129 m · 12 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Monte Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 285 South
Merge slight left
101 mi · 02h 14m
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 Monte Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Monte Vista?
The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Arvada and 107.1 miles from Monte Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 7:20 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Monte Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Buena Vista, CO
Poncha Springs, CO
Salida, CO
Fairplay, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Monte Vista. Straight-line distance: 163.93 mi (263.82 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 Monte Vista
Home rule municipality in Colorado
| Population | 4,067 |
| Coordinates | 37.5791700, -106.1480800 |
| Altitude | 2336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monte Vista (-106.14808, 37.57917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $27.96 | $55.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $30.88 | $61.75 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.20 | $66.39 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
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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