How far is Holyoke, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Holyoke, CO to Arvada, CO is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.84 mi
02h 40m
Flight
156.59 mi
252.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.59 mi
Kilometers
252.01 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.84 mi
Kilometers
278.16 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM MDT
Return by in Holyoke
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holyoke
2026-04-19T01:50
Arrive Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holyoke
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
Brush
CO

City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States

From Holyoke
86.3 mi
01h 20m
To Arvada
86.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Emerson Street

    13 m · 7 sec · West Emerson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Interocean Avenue

    115 m · 14 sec · South Interocean Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Denver Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Denver Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 6

    7.8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6

  5. 5

    Continue on Dee Street

    2341 ft · 39 sec · Dee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 6

    8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 6

    10.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 6

  9. 9

    Continue on Railway Street

    990 ft · 17 sec · Railway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Weston Street

    3070 ft · 52 sec · East Weston Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 6

    18.1 mi · 27 min · US Highway 6

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 76 West

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1402 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    902 ft · 25 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holyoke 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
123 mi · 71%
US Highway 6
44.6 mi · 26%
Ralston Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Denver Street
1.02 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.79 mi
East Weston Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 04m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brush
01h 20m from Holyoke
Leave By
1:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holyoke and Sunny near Arvada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Brush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Holyoke and 86.5 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holyoke and Sunny near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Brush

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

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

RAIL

Fort Morgan

15 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holyoke and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 156.59 mi (252.01 km).

Holyoke

#1 Holyoke

City in Colorado, United States

Population2,239
Coordinates40.5844400, -102.3024100
Altitude1139
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: West Emerson Street (-102.302411, 40.584549)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.09 L · about $22.56
Round trip
$45.12
12.2 gal · 46.18 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $22.56 $45.12
Mid-grade $4.08 $24.91 $49.82
Premium $4.39 $26.79 $53.57
Diesel $4.74 $28.90 $57.79

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 Holyoke and Arvada. The current time is 01:50:01.

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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.