How far is Firestone, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Firestone, CO to Arvada, CO is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Firestone and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Firestone and Arvada.
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Start on Granville Avenue
734 ft · 38 sec · Granville Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
983 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto McClure Avenue
774 ft · 29 sec · McClure Avenue
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Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Colorado Boulevard
35 m · 5 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
2651 ft · 51 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
911 ft · 17 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn slight right
89 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 South: Denver
2084 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 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 Firestone 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.
North Valley Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 00h 11m
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 leaving Firestone 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 Firestone to Arvada?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Northglenn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Firestone and 14.5 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Firestone and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Northglenn
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 Northglenn.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Firestone and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 22.84 mi (36.76 km).
#1 Firestone
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 15,298 |
| Coordinates | 40.1124800, -104.9366400 |
| Altitude | 1515 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
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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