How far is Erie, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Erie, CO to Arvada, CO is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Arvada.
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Start on Wells Street
138 m · 27 sec · Wells Street
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Turn left onto High Street
141 m · 22 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Moffat Street
1090 ft · 53 sec · Moffat Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast County Line Road;County Road 1
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast County Line Road;County Road 1
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Turn right onto Erie Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Erie Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Erie Parkway
35 m · 5 sec · Erie Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Erie Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Erie Parkway
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Continue on Isabelle Road
1395 ft · 40 sec · Isabelle Road
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Wadsworth Parkway
4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Parkway
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Continue on Wadsworth Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on Wadsworth Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Wadsworth Bypass
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Turn right onto Ralston Road
3000 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 Erie 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
8.25 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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Erie and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Arvada?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Broomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Erie and 15.5 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 $3.40 one way or $6.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Erie and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Broomfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broomfield.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 17.22 mi (27.71 km).
#1 Erie
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 30,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.0502600, -105.0499800 |
| Altitude | 1532 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
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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