How far is Silt, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Silt, CO to Arvada, CO is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.8 mi
02h 54m
Flight
137.72 mi
221.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.72 mi
Kilometers
221.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.8 mi
Kilometers
279.71 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Mon, May 25, 6:26 AM MDT
Return by in Silt
Mon, May 25, 9:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silt
2026-05-25T03:32
Arrive Arvada
Mon, May 25, 6:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silt
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
Vail
CO

Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From Silt
86.9 mi
01h 27m
To Arvada
86.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    34 m · 7 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    611 ft · 22 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    587 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 9th Street

    4 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto 9th Street

    1002 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    170.3 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 391: Kipling Street

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kipling Street

    1741 ft · 44 sec · Kipling Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Kipling Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Kipling Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 58th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Ralston Road

    1317 ft · 40 sec · Ralston Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Carr Street

    664 ft · 20 sec · Carr Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 59th Avenue

    1011 ft · 36 sec · West 59th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    130 m · 16 sec · Ammons Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
9th Street
171 mi · 98%
Kipling Parkway
0.98 mi · 1%
West 58th Avenue
0.85 mi
Kipling Street
0.33 mi
Ralston Road
0.25 mi
CO 391
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

9th Street

Merge slight left

170 mi · 03h 16m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vail
01h 27m from Silt
Leave By
12:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silt 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 Silt to Arvada?

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Silt and 86.9 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 12:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vail

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

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

BUS

Vail, Colorado

3 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

25 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

57 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

59 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silt and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 137.72 mi (221.64 km).

Silt

#1 Silt

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

Population3,109
Coordinates39.5485900, -107.6561700
Altitude1663
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Avenue (-107.65617, 39.548692)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.22 L · about $22.67
Round trip
$45.34
12.26 gal · 46.44 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $22.67 $45.34
Mid-grade $4.08 $25.03 $50.07
Premium $4.39 $26.92 $53.83
Diesel $4.74 $29.04 $58.08

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 Silt and Arvada. The current time is 03:32:10.

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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.