How far is Arvada, CO from Edgewater, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Edgewater, CO is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Edgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Edgewater.
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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
2679 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Wadsworth Bypass
1.3 km · 2 min · Wadsworth Bypass
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Continue on North Wadsworth Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 26th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West 26th Avenue
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Turn right onto Ingalls Street
660 ft · 31 sec · Ingalls Street
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Turn right onto West 25th Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · West 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Edgewater.
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.
North Wadsworth Boulevard
Continue on North Wadsworth Boulevard
2.52 mi · 00h 05m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Arvada and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Edgewater?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 2.5 miles from Arvada and 2.5 miles from Edgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Arvada and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Wheat Ridge
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 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 Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 3.65 mi (5.88 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 Edgewater
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 5,393 |
| Coordinates | 39.7530400, -105.0641500 |
| Altitude | 1640 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewater (-105.06415, 39.75304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.74 | $1.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
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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