How far is Arvada, CO from Springfield, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Springfield, CO is about 258.3 miles (415.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.33 mi
05h 01m
Flight
212.58 mi
342.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.58 mi
Kilometers
342.12 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.33 mi
Kilometers
415.75 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Hugo
CO

Town in Colorado, United States

From Arvada
129.1 mi
02h 30m
To Springfield
129.2 mi
02h 30m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    18 m · 7 sec · Ammons Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    96 m · 25 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street

    53 m · 14 sec · Allison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 287: Hugo, Kit Carson

    1744 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West 15th Street

    29.8 mi · 35 min · West 15th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    43.4 mi · 51 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    641 ft · 28 sec · East 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 15th Street
82.7 mi · 32%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
76.6 mi · 30%
US 40
17.9 mi · 7%
I 70 East
13.4 mi · 5%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.41 mi · 1%
Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

76.6 mi · 01h 17m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
212.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hugo
02h 30m from Arvada
Leave By
6:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Arvada and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Springfield?

The road trip is about 258.3 miles (415.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Hugo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Arvada and 129.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.73 one way or $67.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 212.58 mi (342.12 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
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#2 Springfield

Statutory Town in Baca County, Colorado

Population1,364
Coordinates37.4083500, -102.6143600
Altitude1329
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Springfield (-102.61436, 37.40835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.51 L · about $33.73
Round trip
$67.45
18.24 gal · 69.02 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $33.73 $67.45
Mid-grade $4.08 $37.25 $74.49
Premium $4.39 $40.05 $80.09
Diesel $4.74 $43.20 $86.40

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 Springfield. The current time is 00:35:20.

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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.