How far is Paonia, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Paonia, CO to Arvada, CO is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paonia and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paonia and Arvada.
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Start on Orchard Avenue
16 m · 8 sec · Orchard Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1674 ft · 48 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right
57 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
141 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
741 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto 27th Street
693 ft · 14 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
621 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Midland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
2084 ft · 51 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1204 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Laurel Street
740 ft · 38 sec · Laurel Street
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Take the exit left
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
151.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 391: Kipling Street
1070 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Kipling Street
1741 ft · 44 sec · Kipling Street
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Continue on Kipling Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Kipling Parkway
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Turn right onto West 58th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue
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Continue on Ralston Road
1317 ft · 40 sec · Ralston Road
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Turn left onto Carr Street
664 ft · 20 sec · Carr Street
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Turn right onto West 59th Avenue
1011 ft · 36 sec · West 59th Avenue
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
130 m · 16 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paonia and Arvada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Laurel Street
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Paonia 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 Paonia to Arvada?
The road trip is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Paonia and 112.4 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.44 one way or $58.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Edwards
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edwards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paonia and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 148.59 mi (239.14 km).
#1 Paonia
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 38.8683200, -107.5920000 |
| Altitude | 1732 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $29.44 | $58.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $32.51 | $65.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $37.71 | $75.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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