How far is Arvada, CO from Nederland, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Nederland, CO is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.03 mi
00h 56m
Flight
24.98 mi
40.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.98 mi
Kilometers
40.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.03 mi
Kilometers
53.16 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nederland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-19T02:10
Arrive Nederland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Coal Creek
CO

Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States

From Arvada
16.5 mi
00h 28m
To Nederland
16.5 mi
00h 28m

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
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2595 ft · 1 min · West 58th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Independence Street

    93 m · 7 sec · Independence Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ralston Road

    2210 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 64th Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · West 64th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Indiana Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Indiana Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Coal Creek Canyon Drive

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Peak-to-Peak Highway

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Peak-to-Peak Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1030 ft · 35 sec · North Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Street
17.2 mi · 52%
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
5.66 mi · 17%
West 64th Avenue
3.14 mi · 9%
Peak-to-Peak Highway
2.69 mi · 8%
Ralston Road
0.86 mi · 3%
West 58th Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Street

Continue straight

14.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Creek
00h 28m from Arvada
Leave By
4:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arvada and Sunny near Nederland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Coal Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Arvada and 16.5 miles from Nederland.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 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 Sunny around Arvada and Sunny near Nederland.

Stop Ideas Near Coal Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coal Creek, 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 Coal Creek.

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

19 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

38 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Nederland. Straight-line distance: 24.98 mi (40.2 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

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

#2 Nederland

Town in Colorado, United States

Population1,557
Coordinates39.9613800, -105.5108300
Altitude2508
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Nederland (-105.51083, 39.96138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.58
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Nederland. The current time is 02:10:16.

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.