How far is Arvada, CO from Evans, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Evans, CO is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.02 mi
01h 13m
Flight
44.8 mi
72.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.8 mi
Kilometers
72.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.02 mi
Kilometers
98.21 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-22T21:36
Arrive Evans
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
9:30 PM MDT
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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Arvada
30.5 mi
00h 36m
To Evans
30.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 23 min · County Road 49

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 34

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 85

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 85

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 37th Street

    138 m · 16 sec · 37th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Street

    104 m · 15 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
32.3 mi · 53%
County Road 49
20.1 mi · 33%
Highway 34
4.67 mi · 8%
Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 3%
Highway 85
1.06 mi · 2%
I 76 East
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

21.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 36m from Arvada
Leave By
4:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arvada and Mostly Sunny near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Arvada and 30.5 miles from Evans.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Evans. Straight-line distance: 44.8 mi (72.1 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Evans

#2 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Evans (-104.69219, 40.37637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $7.95
Round trip
$15.90
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.95 $15.90
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.39 $9.44 $18.88
Diesel $4.74 $10.18 $20.37

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Evans. The current time is 21:36:30.

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.