How far is Applewood, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Applewood, CO to Arvada, CO is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Applewood and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Applewood and Arvada.
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Start on Garden Road
114 m · 16 sec · Garden Road
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Continue on Berry Road
1327 ft · 1 min · Berry Road
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Turn left onto Eldridge Street
1613 ft · 45 sec · Eldridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 32nd Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · West 32nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 32nd Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West 32nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Youngfield Street
990 ft · 27 sec · Youngfield Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 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 Applewood and Arvada.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
2.36 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Applewood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Applewood to Arvada?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wheat Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Applewood and 3.4 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Applewood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Wheat Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wheat Ridge.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Applewood and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 5.05 mi (8.13 km).
#1 Applewood
Census designated place
| Population | 7,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.7577800, -105.1625000 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
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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