How far is Columbine, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Columbine, CO to Arvada, CO is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth 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 Columbine and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbine and Arvada.
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Start on South Newland Street
626 ft · 30 sec · South Newland Street
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Turn right onto West Roxbury Place
756 ft · 30 sec · West Roxbury Place
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Turn right onto South Pierce Street
3190 ft · 1 min · South Pierce Street
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Turn left onto West Coal Mine Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Coal Mine Avenue
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Turn right onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
13.7 mi · 26 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on Wadsworth Bypass
1.3 km · 2 min · Wadsworth Bypass
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
3060 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 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 Columbine and Arvada.
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.
South Wadsworth Boulevard
Turn right onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
13.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Columbine 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 Columbine to Arvada?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Columbine and 18.6 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Lakewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbine and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 km).
#1 Columbine
School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999
| Population | 24,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5877700, -105.0694300 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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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