How far is Arvada, CO from Pagosa Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Pagosa Springs, CO is about 274 miles (441 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Pagosa Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Pagosa Springs.
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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
23.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto West Highway 112
13.1 mi · 19 min · West Highway 112
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
57.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
108 m · 21 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Lewis Street
111 m · 10 sec · Lewis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Pagosa Springs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near Pagosa Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Pagosa Springs?
The road trip is about 274 miles (441 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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?
Poncha Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Arvada and 137 miles from Pagosa Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 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 $35.76 one way or $71.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Pagosa Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Poncha Springs
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 Poncha Springs.
Poncha Springs, CO
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Pagosa Springs. Straight-line distance: 203.53 mi (327.55 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 Pagosa Springs
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,132 |
| Coordinates | 37.2694500, -107.0097600 |
| Altitude | 2172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pagosa Springs (-107.00976, 37.26945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $35.76 | $71.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $39.49 | $78.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $42.46 | $84.92 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $45.81 | $91.61 |
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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