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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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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2595 ft · 1 min · West 58th Avenue
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Turn right onto Independence Street
93 m · 7 sec · Independence Street
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Continue on Ralston Road
2210 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto West 64th Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · West 64th Avenue
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Turn right onto Indiana Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Indiana Street
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
5.7 mi · 9 min · Coal Creek Canyon Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Peak-to-Peak Highway
2.7 mi · 6 min · Peak-to-Peak Highway
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1030 ft · 35 sec · North Bridge Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Nederland. Straight-line distance: 24.98 mi (40.2 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 Nederland
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,557 |
| Coordinates | 39.9613800, -105.5108300 |
| Altitude | 2508 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nederland (-105.51083, 39.96138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| 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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