How far is Yuma, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Yuma, CO to Arvada, CO is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 14m.
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.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Arvada.
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Start on South Ash Street
1358 ft · 1 min · South Ash Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
27.7 mi · 35 min · West 8th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 34
21.2 mi · 25 min · US Highway 34
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Turn right onto US Highway 6
1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight right
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
89.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1402 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
902 ft · 25 sec · 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 Yuma 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 Highway 6
Merge slight left
89.9 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Yuma 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 Yuma to Arvada?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Yuma and 71.3 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.60 one way or $37.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Yuma and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 127.03 mi (204.43 km).
#1 Yuma
City in and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.1222100, -102.7252100 |
| Altitude | 1263 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $20.54 | $41.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.09 | $44.17 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
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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