How far is Rocky Ford, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Rocky Ford, CO to Arvada, CO is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
United States Army installation
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Ford and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Ford and Arvada.
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Start on South Main Street
777 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Swink Avenue
17.7 mi · 29 min · Swink Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
883 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard
1514 ft · 49 sec · Paul Harvey Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto William White Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · William White Boulevard
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Turn right onto César Chávez Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · César Chávez Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Denver
1903 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
64.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
919 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
835 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
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 Rocky Ford and Arvada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Rocky Ford and Sunny near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Ford to Arvada?
The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Fort Carson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Rocky Ford and 93.1 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 10:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Ford and Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Carson
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 Fort Carson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Ford and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 141.5 mi (227.73 km).
#1 Rocky Ford
City in Colorado
| Population | 3,806 |
| Coordinates | 38.0525100, -103.7202300 |
| Altitude | 1274 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $25.93 | $51.87 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.88 | $55.77 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $30.08 | $60.16 |
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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