How far is Center, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Center, CO to Arvada, CO is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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.
Town of the 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 Center and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center and Arvada.
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Start on South Worth Street
1756 ft · 1 min · South Worth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
2342 ft · 57 sec · East 8th Street
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Continue on East Highway 112
12 mi · 14 min · East Highway 112
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Turn left
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 285 North
1587 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
1151 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West: West CO 470 to I-70
1552 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Grand Junction, Denver
955 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 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 Center and Arvada.
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 North
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 34m
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 Center 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 Center to Arvada?
The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Center and 101.2 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 9:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Center and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Buena Vista, CO
Poncha Springs, CO
Salida, CO
Fairplay, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 151.93 mi (244.5 km).
#1 Center
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.7530600, -106.1086400 |
| Altitude | 2330 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $26.85 | $53.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.88 | $63.76 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
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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