How far is Basalt, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Basalt, CO to Arvada, CO is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Basalt and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basalt and Arvada.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Midland Avenue
786 ft · 23 sec · Midland Avenue
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Turn right onto Two Rivers Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Two Rivers Road
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Turn right
19.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto 27th Street
693 ft · 14 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
621 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Midland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
2084 ft · 51 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1204 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Laurel Street
740 ft · 38 sec · Laurel Street
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Take the exit left
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
151.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 391: Kipling Street
1070 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Kipling Street
1741 ft · 44 sec · Kipling Street
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Continue on Kipling Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Kipling Parkway
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Turn right onto West 58th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue
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Continue on Ralston Road
1317 ft · 40 sec · Ralston Road
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Turn left onto Carr Street
664 ft · 20 sec · Carr Street
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Turn right onto West 59th Avenue
1011 ft · 36 sec · West 59th Avenue
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
130 m · 16 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Basalt and Arvada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Laurel Street
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Basalt and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Basalt to Arvada?
The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Basalt and 88.6 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 10:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Basalt and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Vail
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 Vail.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Basalt and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 107.83 mi (173.54 km).
#1 Basalt
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,183 |
| Coordinates | 39.3688700, -107.0328200 |
| Altitude | 2015 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.19 | $46.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $25.61 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
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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