How far is Manassa, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Manassa, CO to Arvada, CO is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.67 mi
04h 10m
Flight
187.34 mi
301.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.34 mi
Kilometers
301.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.67 mi
Kilometers
387.32 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Mon, May 25, 1:00 AM MDT
Return by in Manassa
Mon, May 25, 5:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manassa
2026-05-24T20:50
Arrive Arvada
Mon, May 25, 1:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manassa
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pueblo
CO

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

From Manassa
133.6 mi
02h 05m
To Arvada
107.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    40 m · 8 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21.5 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Santa Fe Avenue

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Walsen Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 85/87

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 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 Manassa 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
86.9 mi · 36%
Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 30%
Ronald Reagan Highway
64.8 mi · 27%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.53 mi · 4%
I 70 West
3.52 mi · 1%
Main Street
3.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo

86.9 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pueblo
02h 05m from Manassa
Leave By
8:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manassa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arvada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.6 miles from Manassa and 107.1 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 8:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.40 one way or $62.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manassa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Pueblo

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

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

BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

6 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

67 mi away
120 South Weber Street
RAIL

La Junta

98 mi away
1 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manassa and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 187.34 mi (301.5 km).

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#1 Manassa

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

Population1,019
Coordinates37.1741800, -105.9375200
Altitude2344
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: North 5th Street (-105.937262, 37.174181)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.15 L · about $31.40
Round trip
$62.79
16.98 gal · 64.3 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $31.40 $62.79
Mid-grade $4.08 $34.67 $69.35
Premium $4.39 $37.28 $74.56
Diesel $4.74 $40.22 $80.43

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Manassa and Arvada. The current time is 20:50:14.

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.