How far is Ault, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Ault, CO to Arvada, CO is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
73.53 mi
01h 16m
Flight
57.05 mi
91.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.05 mi
Kilometers
91.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.53 mi
Kilometers
118.34 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM MDT
Return by in Ault
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ault
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ault
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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Ault
36.4 mi
00h 38m
To Arvada
37.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 29 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    701 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Avenue

    2583 ft · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 35

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road 35

  4. 4

    Continue on Fall Line Road

    2598 ft · 1 min · Fall Line Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fall Line Road

    4 m · 1 sec · County Road 74

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto County Road 74

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road 74

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 74

    40 m · 2 sec · County Road 74

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 74

    3.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 74

  9. 9

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Harmony Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    3128 ft · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 74

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 74

  13. 13

    Continue on Harmony Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 25 South

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Heartland Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1402 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    902 ft · 25 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 51%
North Valley Highway
10.9 mi · 15%
County Road 74
6.34 mi · 9%
Harmony Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Heartland Expressway
3.24 mi · 4%
County Road 35
3.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto 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.

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 38m from Ault
Leave By
3:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ault and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arvada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 36.4 miles from Ault and 37.1 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ault and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 11 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ault and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 57.05 mi (91.81 km).

Ault

#1 Ault

Town of the United States

Population2,126
Coordinates40.5824800, -104.7319100
Altitude1505
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1st Street (-104.731909, 40.582461)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.08 $10.58 $21.16
Premium $4.39 $11.37 $22.75
Diesel $4.74 $12.27 $24.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ault and Arvada. The current time is 05:18:46.

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.