How far is Arvada, CO from Severance, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Severance, CO is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
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 Weld 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 Severance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Severance.
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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
3 mi · 4 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1098 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harmony Road
1394 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto East Harmony Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on County Road 74
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 74
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Continue on East Harmony Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1421 ft · 56 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
88 m · 10 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Severance.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arvada and Mostly Sunny near Severance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Severance?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Arvada and 31.4 miles from Severance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arvada and Mostly Sunny near Severance.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Town of Frederick
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Severance. Straight-line distance: 51.38 mi (82.69 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 Severance
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 7,634 |
| Coordinates | 40.5241500, -104.8510800 |
| Altitude | 1490 |
| Country | United States |
End: Severance (-104.85108, 40.52415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
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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