How far is Arvada, CO from Stratmoor, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Stratmoor, CO is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.86 mi
01h 40m
Flight
72.97 mi
117.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.97 mi
Kilometers
117.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.86 mi
Kilometers
136.57 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratmoor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Stratmoor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Castle Rock
CO

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

From Arvada
42.4 mi
00h 50m
To Stratmoor
42.4 mi
00h 50m

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
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

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 Stratmoor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1231 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado Springs

    904 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    822 ft · 12 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1304 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Avenue, Circle Drive

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake Avenue

    112 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lake Avenue

    1357 ft · 33 sec · Lake Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Venetucci Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Venetucci Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Maxwell Street

    906 ft · 25 sec · Maxwell Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maxwell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
64.9 mi · 76%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.76 mi · 10%
I 70 East
3.26 mi · 4%
Venetucci Boulevard
1.93 mi · 2%
Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Highway
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

64.9 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Rock
00h 50m from Arvada
Leave By
3:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Arvada and 42.4 miles from Stratmoor.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock

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

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

44 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

60 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Stratmoor. Straight-line distance: 72.97 mi (117.43 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Stratmoor

#2 Stratmoor

Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado

Population6,900
Coordinates38.7738800, -104.7797000
Altitude1764
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Stratmoor (-104.7797, 38.77388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.34 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.19
6 gal · 22.68 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.09 $22.19
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.25 $24.50
Premium $4.39 $13.17 $26.35
Diesel $4.74 $14.21 $28.42

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 Stratmoor. The current time is 00:14:20.

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.