How far is Arvada, CO from Keenesburg, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Keenesburg, CO is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
40.04 mi
00h 46m
Flight
36.73 mi
59.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.73 mi
Kilometers
59.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.04 mi
Kilometers
64.44 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keenesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-19T12:32
Arrive Keenesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Arvada
20 mi
00h 23m
To Keenesburg
20 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.2 mi · 26 min · Heartland Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Keenesburg

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto North Market Street

    1594 ft · 50 sec · North Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · East Woodward Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    112 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
37 mi · 92%
Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 4%
I 76 East
0.41 mi · 1%
North Market Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Sheridan Boulevard
0.26 mi · 1%
East Woodward Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

26.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 23m from Arvada
Leave By
4:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near Keenesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Arvada and 20 miles from Keenesburg.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Keenesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Westminster City Clerk
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Westminster City Clerk

Westminster , CO
4800 W 92nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80031
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City clerk's office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

30 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

31 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Keenesburg. Straight-line distance: 36.73 mi (59.11 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

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

#2 Keenesburg

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates40.1083200, -104.5199600
Altitude1510
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Keenesburg (-104.51996, 40.10832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.43
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.21 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.39 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $4.74 $6.68 $13.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Keenesburg. The current time is 12:32:06.

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.