How far is Arvada, CO from Briggsdale, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Briggsdale, CO is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.7 mi
01h 50m
Flight
70.1 mi
112.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.1 mi
Kilometers
112.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.7 mi
Kilometers
137.92 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Briggsdale
Tue, Nov 10, 8:42 AM MST
Return by in Arvada
Tue, Nov 10, 10:33 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-11-10T06:52
Arrive Briggsdale
Tue, Nov 10, 8:42 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Arvada
42.8 mi
00h 55m
To Briggsdale
42.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Briggsdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Briggsdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    18 m · 7 sec · Ammons Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    96 m · 25 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street

    53 m · 14 sec · Allison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1376 ft · 34 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 76 East

    2150 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Heartland Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    21.8 mi · 22 min · Heartland Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 47

    4.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 47

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highway 392

    2 mi · 4 min · Highway 392

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 51

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 51

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street

    72 m · 6 sec · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 74

    9.2 mi · 13 min · County Road 74

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 392

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 392

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1657 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    28 m · 4 sec · 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Briggsdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
32.3 mi · 38%
County Road 49
22 mi · 26%
Highway 392
11.3 mi · 13%
County Road 74
9.17 mi · 11%
County Road 47
4.76 mi · 6%
County Road 51
3.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn left onto County Road 49

22 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 55m from Arvada
Leave By
2:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arvada and Mostly Sunny near Briggsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Briggsdale?

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Arvada and 42.9 miles from Briggsdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arvada and Mostly Sunny near Briggsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keenesburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keenesburg.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Briggsdale. Straight-line distance: 70.1 mi (112.82 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
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#2 Briggsdale

Situated on Colorado's eastern high plains at an altitude of 4,865 feet, this Weld County community is surrounded by vast, semi-arid shortgrass prairie.

Population0
Coordinates40.6347000, -104.3269000
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Briggsdale (-104.3269, 40.6347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $11.79
Round trip
$23.58
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $11.79 $23.58
Mid-grade $4.29 $12.96 $25.91
Premium $4.61 $13.93 $27.87
Diesel $6.18 $18.65 $37.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Briggsdale. The current time is 06:52:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.