How far is Arvada, CO from Mountain Village, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Mountain Village, CO is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
359.8 mi
07h 19m
Flight
197.23 mi
317.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.23 mi
Kilometers
317.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.8 mi
Kilometers
579.05 km
Drive Time
07h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Village
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Mountain Village
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:20 PM to 2:50 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Rifle
CO

City in Colorado

From Arvada
179.8 mi
03h 39m
To Mountain Village
180.1 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Mountain Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Mountain Village.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Ammons Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ralston Road

    2318 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West 58th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kipling Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Kipling Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kipling Street

    1288 ft · 26 sec · Kipling Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    1754 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    230.9 mi · 4 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 32 Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 50

    11.7 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 50

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto G50 Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · G50 Road

  15. 15

    Continue on G Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · G Road

  16. 16

    Continue on G Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1068 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Confluence Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Confluence Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    767 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    20.8 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Townsend Avenue

    26.1 mi · 35 min · South Townsend Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sherman Street

    23.3 mi · 31 min · Sherman Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    12.7 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mountain Village Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Mountain Village Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Benchmark Drive

    1604 ft · 1 min · Benchmark Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hang Glider Drive

    825 ft · 41 sec · Hang Glider Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Gold Hill Court

    109 m · 16 sec · Gold Hill Court

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gold Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Mountain Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
231 mi · 64%
United States Highway 50
26.4 mi · 7%
South Townsend Avenue
26.1 mi · 7%
Sherman Street
25 mi · 7%
Main Street
20.8 mi · 6%
32 Road
5.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

231 mi · 04h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+162.6 mi
197.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rifle
03h 39m from Arvada
Leave By
9:20 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Arvada and Sunny near Mountain Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Mountain Village?

The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km) and usually takes 07h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rifle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.8 miles from Arvada and 180.1 miles from Mountain Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 162.6 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.96 one way or $93.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Arvada and Sunny near Mountain Village.

Stop Ideas Near Rifle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rifle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rifle.

RAIL

Glenwood Springs

40 mi away
413 7th Street
RAIL

Grand Junction

86 mi away
339 South 1st Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Mountain Village. Straight-line distance: 197.23 mi (317.41 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Mountain Village

#2 Mountain Village

Town in Colorado, USA

Population1,470
Coordinates37.9313800, -107.8564500
Altitude2926
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Mountain Village (-107.85645, 37.93138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.7 gal
48.06 L · about $46.96
Round trip
$93.93
25.4 gal · 96.12 L
Estimated CO2
112.9 kg one way
Round trip: 225.7 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $46.96 $93.93
Mid-grade $4.08 $51.87 $103.73
Premium $4.39 $55.77 $111.53
Diesel $4.74 $60.16 $120.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Mountain Village. The current time is 23:35:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.