How far is Arvada, CO from Highlands Ranch, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Highlands Ranch, CO is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Municipality in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Highlands Ranch.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 10 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn right onto Ralston Road
2318 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road
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Continue on West 58th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West 58th Avenue
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Turn left onto Kipling Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Kipling Parkway
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Continue on Kipling Street
1288 ft · 26 sec · Kipling Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West
1754 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: Colorado Springs
1.1 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, University Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 177: University Boulevard
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard
659 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto South University Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · South University Boulevard
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Turn right onto Venneford Ranch Road
2752 ft · 1 min · Venneford Ranch Road
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Turn right onto East Thistle Ridge Road
1551 ft · 1 min · East Thistle Ridge Road
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Turn left onto South Wild Iris Run
107 m · 16 sec · South Wild Iris Run
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wild Iris Run
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Highlands Ranch.
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.
CO 470 East
Merge slight left
14 mi · 00h 16m
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 leaving Arvada and Sunny near Highlands Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Highlands Ranch?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Morrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Arvada and 16.4 miles from Highlands Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Highlands Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near Morrison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrison.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Highlands Ranch. Straight-line distance: 18.31 mi (29.46 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 Highlands Ranch
Census designated place
| Population | 96,713 |
| Coordinates | 39.5538800, -104.9694300 |
| Altitude | 1732 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highlands Ranch (-104.96943, 39.55388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
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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