How far is Arvada, CO from Florence, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Florence, CO is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
118.91 mi
02h 28m
Flight
97.6 mi
157.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.6 mi
Kilometers
157.08 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.91 mi
Kilometers
191.37 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Monument
CO

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

From Arvada
59.5 mi
01h 14m
To Florence
59.4 mi
01h 14m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 35 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue

    2749 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue

    33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    5.3 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
64.9 mi · 55%
South Nevada Avenue
38.4 mi · 32%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.81 mi · 7%
I 70 East
3.26 mi · 3%
Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 2%
Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

64.9 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monument
01h 14m from Arvada
Leave By
1:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Arvada and 59.4 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monument

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monument, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

29 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

61 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

74 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Florence. Straight-line distance: 97.6 mi (157.08 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

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

#2 Florence

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,982
Coordinates38.3902800, -105.1186000
Altitude1579
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Florence (-105.1186, 38.39028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.88 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.06
8.4 gal · 31.76 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $15.53 $31.06
Mid-grade $4.08 $17.15 $34.31
Premium $4.39 $18.44 $36.88
Diesel $4.74 $19.90 $39.79

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 Florence. The current time is 20:40:43.

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.