How far is Arvada, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Denver, CO is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Denver.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
18 m · 7 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
96 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street
53 m · 14 sec · Allison Street
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1231 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado Springs
904 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
822 ft · 12 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown
656 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown
568 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Park Avenue
3279 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue West
2615 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue West
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Continue on West 22nd Street
2095 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.6 km · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto East 14th Avenue
709 ft · 30 sec · East 14th Avenue
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Turn left
109 m · 28 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 Arvada and Denver.
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
3.02 mi · 00h 04m
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 leaving Arvada and Mostly Sunny near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Denver?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Arvada and 5.2 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arvada and Mostly Sunny near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Berkley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkley.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Denver. Straight-line distance: 7.01 mi (11.28 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 Denver
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 735,538 |
| Coordinates | 39.7391500, -104.9847000 |
| Altitude | 1609 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
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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