How far is Evans, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Evans, CO to Arvada, CO is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
50.99 mi
00h 58m
Flight
44.8 mi
72.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.8 mi
Kilometers
72.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.99 mi
Kilometers
82.06 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM MDT
Return by in Evans
Wed, Apr 22, 8:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Arvada
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Evans
30.3 mi
00h 29m
To Arvada
20.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    104 m · 24 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 37th Street

    91 m · 6 sec · 37th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 85

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 85

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 85

    3092 ft · 57 sec · Highway 85

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 34

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 49

    20 mi · 23 min · County Road 49

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West

    901 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1402 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    902 ft · 25 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evans 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
32.6 mi · 64%
County Road 49
20 mi · 39%
Highway 34
4.2 mi · 8%
Ralston Road
1.87 mi · 4%
Highway 85
1.25 mi · 2%
CO 95
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 29m from Evans
Leave By
4:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evans and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Evans and 20.7 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evans and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 44.8 mi (72.1 km).

Evans

#1 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-104.692611, 40.376519)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.31
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.66 $13.31
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.35 $14.70
Premium $4.39 $7.90 $15.81
Diesel $4.74 $8.53 $17.05

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 Evans and Arvada. The current time is 18:38:25.

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.