How far is Arvada, CO from Todd Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Todd Creek, CO is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Todd Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Todd Creek.
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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 left to continue on CanAm Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 7: Brighton
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Bridge Street
79 m · 4 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
81 m · 5 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bridge Street
45 m · 3 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
2254 ft · 54 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East 160th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 160th Avenue
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Turn left onto Havana Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Havana Street
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Turn right onto East 154th Avenue
944 ft · 43 sec · East 154th Avenue
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Turn right onto Galena Street
739 ft · 33 sec · Galena Street
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Continue on East 155th Place
1251 ft · 1 min · East 155th Place
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Todd Creek.
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.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Arvada and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Todd Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Todd Creek?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Arvada and 12.6 miles from Todd Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Arvada and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Todd Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Thornton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Todd Creek. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.72 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 Todd Creek
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
| Population | 3,768 |
| Coordinates | 39.9780400, -104.8733100 |
| Altitude | 1540 |
| Country | United States |
End: Todd Creek (-104.87331, 39.97804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
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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