How far is Florence, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Florence, CO to Arvada, CO is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.4 mi
02h 10m
Flight
97.6 mi
157.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.6 mi
Kilometers
157.08 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.4 mi
Kilometers
192.16 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM MDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-22T19:17
Arrive Arvada
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Monument
CO

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

From Florence
59.5 mi
01h 05m
To Arvada
60 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 35 mph WSW
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 Florence and Arvada.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    5.3 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    32.4 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver

    609 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction

    919 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    835 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
64.8 mi · 54%
West Main Street
38.5 mi · 32%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.74 mi · 6%
I 70 West
3.52 mi · 3%
Ralston Road
1.87 mi · 2%
Sheridan Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

64.8 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monument
01h 05m from Florence
Leave By
2:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence 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 Florence to Arvada?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Florence and 60 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monument

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monument, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

29 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

61 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

74 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 97.6 mi (157.08 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,982
Coordinates38.3902800, -105.1186000
Altitude1579
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-105.118659, 38.390095)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.14
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $15.57 $31.14
Mid-grade $4.08 $17.19 $34.39
Premium $4.39 $18.49 $36.97
Diesel $4.74 $19.94 $39.89

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 Florence and Arvada. The current time is 19:17:43.

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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.