How far is Telluride, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Telluride, CO to Arvada, CO is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Telluride and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Telluride and Arvada.
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Start on West Colorado Avenue
2862 ft · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Colorado Avenue
26 m · 5 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Turn straight onto CO 145
567 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
12.7 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.3 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
29.9 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Confluence Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.2 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G50 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Continue on 32 Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
231.6 mi · 4 hr 21 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 Telluride and Arvada.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
232 mi · 04h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Telluride 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 Telluride to Arvada?
The road trip is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rifle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.6 miles from Telluride and 148.6 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 133 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Telluride and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Rifle
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 Rifle.
Glenwood Springs
Grand Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Telluride and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 195.16 mi (314.08 km).
#1 Telluride
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,416 |
| Coordinates | 37.9374900, -107.8122900 |
| Altitude | 2680 |
| 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: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $42.82 | $85.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $47.29 | $94.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $50.85 | $101.70 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $54.85 | $109.71 |
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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