How far is Arvada, CO from Fraser, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Fraser, CO is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
68.92 mi
01h 41m
Flight
39.92 mi
64.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.92 mi
Kilometers
64.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.92 mi
Kilometers
110.92 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fraser
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-23T05:39
Arrive Fraser
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Idaho Springs
CO

City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Arvada
34.4 mi
00h 50m
To Fraser
34.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph W
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Ammons Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ralston Road

    2318 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West 58th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kipling Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Kipling Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kipling Street

    1288 ft · 26 sec · Kipling Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    1754 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 west: Empire, Granby

    3141 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    30.5 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Zerex Street

    1318 ft · 37 sec · North Zerex Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Eisenhower Drive

    642 ft · 24 sec · East Eisenhower Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Leonard Lane

    630 ft · 30 sec · Leonard Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
34.8 mi · 50%
US 40 west
31.1 mi · 45%
Kipling Parkway
1.02 mi · 1%
West 58th Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Ralston Road
0.44 mi · 1%
North Zerex Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idaho Springs
00h 50m from Arvada
Leave By
3:08 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Arvada and Chance Snow Showers near Fraser.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Arvada and 34.5 miles from Fraser.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 3:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Arvada and Chance Snow Showers near Fraser.

Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Idaho Springs, 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 Idaho Springs.

BUS

Pine Junction, CO

32 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

35 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Fraser. Straight-line distance: 39.92 mi (64.25 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Fraser

Town in Colorado, USA

Population1,348
Coordinates39.9449900, -105.8172300
Altitude2615
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Fraser (-105.81723, 39.94499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.97
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.99 $17.97
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.92 $19.85
Premium $4.39 $10.67 $21.34
Diesel $4.74 $11.51 $23.02

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 Fraser. The current time is 05:39:35.

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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.