How far is Elizabeth, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, CO to Arvada, CO is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Arvada.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
42 m · 8 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
119 m · 21 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Kiowa Avenue
8.8 mi · 12 min · East Kiowa Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
139 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto North State Highway 83
4.5 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 83
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Continue on South Parker Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South, I 25: Colorado Springs
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
4.9 mi · 5 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
1583 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 25 North: Denver
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
919 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
835 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi · 4 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 Elizabeth 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.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
18 mi · 00h 22m
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 Elizabeth and Sunny near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Arvada?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Lone Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Elizabeth and 31.3 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Tree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lone Tree.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 40.22 mi (64.72 km).
#1 Elizabeth
Town in Elbert County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 39.3602700, -104.5969100 |
| Altitude | 1974 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
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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