How far is Arvada, CO from Cherry Hills Village, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Cherry Hills Village, CO is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.26 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.05 mi
21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.05 mi
Kilometers
21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.26 mi
Kilometers
29.38 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Hills Village
Sun, May 31, 1:07 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Sun, May 31, 1:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-05-31T00:37
Arrive Cherry Hills Village
Sun, May 31, 1:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Denver
CO

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Arvada
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Cherry Hills Village
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph WNW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Cherry Hills Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Cherry Hills Village.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1231 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado Springs

    904 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    822 ft · 12 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1304 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward University Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard South

    146 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South University Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South University Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South University Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Cherry Hills Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
7.08 mi · 39%
I 70 East
3.26 mi · 18%
South University Boulevard
2.91 mi · 16%
Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 10%
Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 6%
University Boulevard
0.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

7.08 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 15m from Arvada
Leave By
7:30 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near Cherry Hills Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Cherry Hills Village?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Arvada and 9.1 miles from Cherry Hills Village.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Cherry Hills Village.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

1 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

2 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

46 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Cherry Hills Village. Straight-line distance: 13.05 mi (21 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Cherry Hills Village

#2 Cherry Hills Village

City in Colorado, United States

Population6,620
Coordinates39.6416500, -104.9594300
Altitude1654
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Cherry Hills Village (-104.95943, 39.64165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.61 $5.23
Premium $4.39 $2.81 $5.62
Diesel $4.74 $3.03 $6.06

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Cherry Hills Village. The current time is 00:37:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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