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

The driving distance from Snowmass Village, CO to Arvada, CO is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
194 mi
03h 27m
Flight
106.72 mi
171.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.72 mi
Kilometers
171.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
194 mi
Kilometers
312.21 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM MDT
Return by in Snowmass Village
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snowmass Village
2026-04-22T20:35
Arrive Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snowmass Village
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
Minturn
CO

Town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From Snowmass Village
97.4 mi
01h 43m
To Arvada
96.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 35 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Owl Creek Road

    144 m · 17 sec · Owl Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brush Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Brush Creek Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brush Creek Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Brush Creek Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Brush Creek Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Brush Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3189 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    32.8 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 27th Street

    693 ft · 14 sec · 27th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    621 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Midland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    2084 ft · 51 sec · West 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1204 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Laurel Street

    740 ft · 38 sec · Laurel Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    824 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    151.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 391: Kipling Street

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kipling Street

    1741 ft · 44 sec · Kipling Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Kipling Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Kipling Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 58th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Ralston Road

    1317 ft · 40 sec · Ralston Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Carr Street

    664 ft · 20 sec · Carr Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 59th Avenue

    1011 ft · 36 sec · West 59th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    130 m · 16 sec · Ammons Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snowmass Village 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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Laurel Street
152 mi · 78%
Brush Creek Road
37 mi · 19%
Midland Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
Kipling Parkway
0.98 mi · 1%
West 58th Avenue
0.85 mi
West 8th Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
106.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minturn
01h 43m from Snowmass Village
Leave By
10:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Snowmass Village and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Snowmass Village to Arvada?

The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Minturn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Snowmass Village and 96.6 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.29 one way or $50.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Snowmass Village and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Minturn

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

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

BUS

Vail, Colorado

10 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

29 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

55 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

66 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snowmass Village and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 106.72 mi (171.75 km).

Snowmass Village

#1 Snowmass Village

City in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,760
Coordinates39.2130400, -106.9378200
Altitude2502
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Owl Creek Road (-106.9379, 39.213231)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.91 L · about $25.29
Round trip
$50.59
13.68 gal · 51.82 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $25.29 $50.59
Mid-grade $4.08 $27.93 $55.87
Premium $4.39 $30.03 $60.07
Diesel $4.74 $32.40 $64.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Snowmass Village and Arvada. The current time is 20:35:35.

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.