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

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Snowmass Village, CO is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.56 mi
04h 06m
Flight
106.72 mi
171.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.72 mi
Kilometers
171.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.56 mi
Kilometers
313.12 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snowmass Village
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Snowmass Village
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Minturn
CO

Town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From Arvada
97.2 mi
02h 03m
To Snowmass Village
97.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph W
Destination
37°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Snowmass 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

    151.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 82 East: Glenwood Springs, Aspen

    747 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Laurel Street

    119 m · 15 sec · Laurel Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1204 ft · 45 sec · Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2084 ft · 49 sec · 8th Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    54 m · 3 sec · 27th Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    692 ft · 19 sec · 27th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Glen Avenue

    24.6 mi · 40 min · Glen Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2836 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brush Creek Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Brush Creek Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brush Creek Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Brush Creek Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Brush Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Brush Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Owl Creek Road

    144 m · 12 sec · Owl Creek Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Owl Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
152 mi · 78%
Glen Avenue
33.3 mi · 17%
Brush Creek Road
4.23 mi · 2%
Midland Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
Kipling Parkway
1.02 mi · 1%
West 58th Avenue
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.9 mi
106.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minturn
02h 03m from Arvada
Leave By
8:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Arvada and Chance Snow Showers near Snowmass Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Minturn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Arvada and 97.4 miles from Snowmass Village.

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

The direct path is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 8:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Arvada and Chance Snow Showers near Snowmass Village.

Stop Ideas Near Minturn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Minturn, 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 Minturn.

BUS

Vail, Colorado

10 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

29 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

55 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

66 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Snowmass Village. Straight-line distance: 106.72 mi (171.75 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

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

#2 Snowmass Village

City in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,760
Coordinates39.2130400, -106.9378200
Altitude2502
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Snowmass Village (-106.93782, 39.21304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $25.41
Round trip
$50.81
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $25.41 $50.81
Mid-grade $4.08 $28.06 $56.11
Premium $4.39 $30.17 $60.33
Diesel $4.74 $32.54 $65.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Snowmass Village. The current time is 04:26:03.

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.