How far is Walsenburg, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Walsenburg, CO to Arvada, CO is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walsenburg and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walsenburg and Arvada.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
47 m · 11 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1555 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
64 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Walsen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 85/87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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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 Walsenburg 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.
I 25 North
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Walsenburg and Sunny near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walsenburg to Arvada?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Stratmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Walsenburg and 85.8 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walsenburg and Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Stratmoor
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 Stratmoor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walsenburg and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 151.43 mi (243.71 km).
#1 Walsenburg
City in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,003 |
| Coordinates | 37.6241800, -104.7802600 |
| Altitude | 1881 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.34 | $44.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $28.61 | $57.22 |
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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