How far is Arvada, CO from Elizabeth, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Elizabeth, CO is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Elizabeth.
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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 left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1304 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
18.2 mi · 23 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
890 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
4.4 mi · 4 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 83
2145 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto CO 83 South: Parker Road
614 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Parker Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road
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Continue on North State Highway 83
4.6 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 83
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Turn left onto East State Highway 86
8.8 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 86
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Turn right onto Pine Street
119 m · 22 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
42 m · 8 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right
27 m · 6 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 Elizabeth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
18.2 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Lone Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Arvada and 25.7 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Tree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lone Tree.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 40.22 mi (64.72 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 Elizabeth
Town in Elbert County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 39.3602700, -104.5969100 |
| Altitude | 1974 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth (-104.59691, 39.36027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
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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