How far is Eaton, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Eaton, CO to Arvada, CO is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.05 mi
01h 13m
Flight
54.05 mi
86.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.05 mi
Kilometers
86.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.05 mi
Kilometers
111.13 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 PM MDT
Return by in Eaton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eaton
2026-04-18T22:33
Arrive Arvada
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eaton
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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Eaton
34.7 mi
00h 36m
To Arvada
34.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue

    151 m · 15 sec · Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Oak Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 85

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 85

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    916 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 392

    4 mi · 7 min · Highway 392

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 47

    4.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 47

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 49

    21.9 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West

    901 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1402 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    902 ft · 25 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eaton 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
32.6 mi · 47%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 32%
County Road 47
4.76 mi · 7%
Highway 392
4.01 mi · 6%
Highway 85
2.52 mi · 4%
Ralston Road
1.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 36m from Eaton
Leave By
4:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eaton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Eaton and 34.3 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.02 one way or $18.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eaton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11 mi away

Fort Lupton City Hall

Fort Lupton , CO
130 S McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eaton and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 54.05 mi (86.98 km).

Eaton

#1 Eaton

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population6,000
Coordinates40.5302600, -104.7113500
Altitude1475
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: US 85 North (-104.711719, 40.530186)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.22 L · about $9.02
Round trip
$18.05
4.88 gal · 18.44 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $9.02 $18.05
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.96 $19.93
Premium $4.39 $10.71 $21.43
Diesel $4.74 $11.56 $23.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eaton and Arvada. The current time is 22:33:19.

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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.