How far is Arvada, CO from Applewood, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Applewood, CO is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Applewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Applewood.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 10 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn right onto Ralston Road
2318 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road
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Continue on West 58th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue
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Turn left onto Kipling Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Kipling Parkway
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Continue on Kipling Street
1288 ft · 26 sec · Kipling Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West
1754 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clear Creek Drive, 32nd Avenue, Youngfield Street
1340 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Clear Creek Drive
1408 ft · 33 sec · Clear Creek Drive
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Turn right onto West 32nd Avenue
3272 ft · 2 min · West 32nd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eldridge Street
46 m · 4 sec · Eldridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Eldridge Street
1619 ft · 45 sec · Eldridge Street
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Turn right onto Berry Road
1327 ft · 58 sec · Berry Road
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Continue on Garden Road
114 m · 16 sec · Garden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Applewood.
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 West
Merge slight left
2.15 mi · 00h 02m
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 Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Arvada and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Applewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Applewood?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 3.4 miles from Arvada and 3.4 miles from Applewood.
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 1.8 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 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Arvada and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Applewood.
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 Arvada and Applewood. Straight-line distance: 5.05 mi (8.13 km).
#1 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Applewood
Census designated place
| Population | 7,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.7577800, -105.1625000 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Applewood (-105.1625, 39.75778)
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 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.05 | $2.11 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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