How far is Mountain Village, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Mountain Village, CO to Arvada, CO is about 328.5 miles (528.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
328.53 mi
06h 04m
Flight
197.23 mi
317.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.23 mi
Kilometers
317.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.53 mi
Kilometers
528.72 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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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 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM MDT
Return by in Mountain Village
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Village
2026-04-18T22:08
Arrive Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Village
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Rifle
CO

City in Colorado

From Mountain Village
179.8 mi
03h 02m
To Arvada
148.8 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
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 Mountain Village and Arvada.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Village and Arvada.

  1. 1

    Start on Gold Hill Court

    109 m · 17 sec · Gold Hill Court

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hang Glider Drive

    825 ft · 38 sec · Hang Glider Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Benchmark Drive

    1604 ft · 1 min · Benchmark Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Village Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Mountain Village Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    12.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    23.3 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    29.9 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Confluence Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on G Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road

  14. 14

    Continue on G Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · G Road

  15. 15

    Continue on G50 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Continue on 32 Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver

    231.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 391: Kipling Street

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kipling Street

    1741 ft · 44 sec · Kipling Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Kipling Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Kipling Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 58th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Ralston Road

    1317 ft · 40 sec · Ralston Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Carr Street

    664 ft · 20 sec · Carr Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 59th Avenue

    1011 ft · 36 sec · West 59th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    130 m · 16 sec · Ammons Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Village and Arvada.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
232 mi · 70%
Mountain Village Boulevard
31.4 mi · 10%
G50 Road
13.7 mi · 4%
32 Road
6.28 mi · 2%
G Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Kipling Parkway
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver

232 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+131.3 mi
197.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rifle
03h 02m from Mountain Village
Leave By
11:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Village 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 Mountain Village to Arvada?

The road trip is about 328.5 miles (528.7 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rifle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.8 miles from Mountain Village and 148.8 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Village and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Rifle

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

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

RAIL

Glenwood Springs

40 mi away
413 7th Street
RAIL

Grand Junction

86 mi away
339 South 1st Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Village and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 197.23 mi (317.41 km).

Mountain Village

#1 Mountain Village

Town in Colorado, USA

Population1,470
Coordinates37.9313800, -107.8564500
Altitude2926
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Gold Hill Court (-107.856533, 37.93116)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.59 gal
43.88 L · about $42.86
Round trip
$85.72
23.18 gal · 87.76 L
Estimated CO2
103 kg one way
Round trip: 206 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $42.86 $85.72
Mid-grade $4.08 $47.33 $94.67
Premium $4.39 $50.89 $101.78
Diesel $4.74 $54.90 $109.80

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 Mountain Village and Arvada. The current time is 22:08:48.

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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.