How far is Federal Heights, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Federal Heights, CO to Arvada, CO is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Heights and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Heights and Arvada.
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Start on West 85th Avenue
2179 ft · 2 min · West 85th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pecos Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · Pecos Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1402 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
902 ft · 25 sec · 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 Federal Heights 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.
Pecos Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pecos Street
2.86 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights to Arvada?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Federal Heights and 5.8 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Heights and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Berkley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkley.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Heights and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 5.79 mi (9.32 km).
#1 Federal Heights
City in Adams County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 13,598 |
| Coordinates | 39.8513700, -104.9985900 |
| Altitude | 1613 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
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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