How far is Cripple Creek, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Cripple Creek, CO to Arvada, CO is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
110.26 mi
02h 26m
Flight
73.13 mi
117.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.13 mi
Kilometers
117.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.26 mi
Kilometers
177.45 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM MDT
Return by in Cripple Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cripple Creek
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Arvada
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cripple Creek
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
Monument
CO

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

From Cripple Creek
60 mi
01h 13m
To Arvada
50.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cripple Creek and Arvada.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bennett Avenue

    5 m · 3 sec · East Bennett Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Carr Avenue

    1129 ft · 55 sec · East Carr Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    665 ft · 25 sec · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Golden Avenue

    129 m · 20 sec · East Golden Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    529 ft · 18 sec · North 5th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South State Highway 67

    18.1 mi · 32 min · South State Highway 67

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward CO 67: US Highway 24

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South 31st Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Fontanero Street

    1403 ft · 32 sec · West Fontanero Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Fontmore Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Fillmore Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 25

    49 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    653 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction

    919 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    835 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
64.8 mi · 59%
CO 67
22.4 mi · 20%
South State Highway 67
18.1 mi · 16%
I 70 West
3.52 mi · 3%
Monument Valley Freeway
3.19 mi · 3%
Ralston Road
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

64.8 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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monument
01h 13m from Cripple Creek
Leave By
1:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek to Arvada?

The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Cripple Creek and 50.3 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 1:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cripple Creek and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Monument

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

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

29 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

61 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

74 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cripple Creek and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 73.13 mi (117.69 km).

Cripple Creek

#1 Cripple Creek

City in Teller County, Colorado, United States

Population1,266
Coordinates38.7466600, -105.1783100
Altitude2882
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bennett Avenue (-105.178308, 38.746624)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.73 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.77
7.78 gal · 29.46 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $14.39 $28.77
Mid-grade $4.08 $15.89 $31.77
Premium $4.39 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $4.74 $18.43 $36.85

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 Cripple Creek and Arvada. The current time is 19:21:35.

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.