How far is Arvada, CO from Frederick, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Frederick, CO is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Frederick.
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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
1376 ft · 34 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 76 East
2150 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1098 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Niwot
1799 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
1116 ft · 28 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Colorado Boulevard
60 m · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
2647 ft · 51 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 5th Street
5 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 5th Street
1310 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
33 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
14 m · 3 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 Frederick.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.07 mi · 00h 07m
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 near Frederick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Frederick?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Northglenn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Arvada and 14 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 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 near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Northglenn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northglenn.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.36 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 Frederick
Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 11,515 |
| Coordinates | 40.0991500, -104.9372000 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frederick (-104.9372, 40.09915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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