How far is Lincoln Park, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Lincoln Park, CO to Arvada, CO is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
129.06 mi
02h 25m
Flight
95.17 mi
153.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.17 mi
Kilometers
153.16 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.06 mi
Kilometers
207.71 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Thu, Oct 15, 1:24 PM MDT
Return by in Lincoln Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Park
2026-10-15T10:59
Arrive Arvada
Thu, Oct 15, 1:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Park
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
Gleneagle
CO

Census designated place

From Lincoln Park
62.9 mi
01h 12m
To Arvada
66.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
54°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park and Arvada.

  1. 1

    Start on Logan Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Logan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    674 ft · 32 sec · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    1331 ft · 1 min · Birch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cedar Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cedar Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    6.7 mi · 12 min · West 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    32.4 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver

    609 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  15. 15

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

    919 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  17. 17

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    835 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln Park 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
64.8 mi · 50%
West 3rd Street
39.9 mi · 31%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.74 mi · 6%
Cedar Avenue
4.24 mi · 3%
I 70 West
3.52 mi · 3%
Ralston Road
1.87 mi · 1%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
01h 12m from Lincoln Park
Leave By
1:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln Park and Chance Rain Showers near Arvada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Park to Arvada?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Lincoln Park and 66.1 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 1:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln Park and Chance Rain Showers near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle

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

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

24 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

68 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

80 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 95.17 mi (153.16 km).

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#1 Lincoln Park

Situated in the Arkansas River Valley at an elevation of 5,390 feet, this Fremont County census-designated place borders the city of Cañon City to the southeast.

Population0
Coordinates38.4291600, -105.2199900
Altitude1643
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Logan Street (-105.220334, 38.429162)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $19.68
Round trip
$39.36
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $19.68 $39.36
Mid-grade $4.72 $21.47 $42.94
Premium $5.06 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $6.52 $29.65 $59.30

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Park and Arvada. The current time is 10:59:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.