How far is Arvada, CO from La Salle, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to La Salle, CO is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and La Salle.
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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
10.5 mi · 12 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
21.8 mi · 22 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
1014 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 49
14.1 mi · 16 min · County Road 49
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Turn left onto County Road 44
5 mi · 8 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto County Road 39
2.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 39
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and La Salle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
21.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near La Salle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to La Salle?
The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Arvada and 28.6 miles from La Salle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near La Salle.
Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochbuie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and La Salle. Straight-line distance: 42.89 mi (69.02 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 La Salle
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,466 |
| Coordinates | 40.3488700, -104.7019100 |
| Altitude | 1426 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Salle (-104.70191, 40.34887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
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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