How far is Springfield, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Springfield, CO to Arvada, CO is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Arvada.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
641 ft · 32 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
48.9 mi · 1 hr · Main Street
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Limon
1885 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon
107.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto I 70 West: Denver
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
76.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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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 Springfield 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.
US 287 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon
108 mi · 02h 07m
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 Springfield 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 Springfield to Arvada?
The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Hugo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Springfield and 129.6 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 8:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.73 one way or $67.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 212.58 mi (342.12 km).
#1 Springfield
Statutory Town in Baca County, Colorado
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 37.4083500, -102.6143600 |
| Altitude | 1329 |
| 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: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $33.73 | $67.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $37.25 | $74.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $40.05 | $80.09 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
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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