How far is Fort Lupton, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Lupton, CO to Arvada, CO is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lupton and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lupton and Arvada.
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Start on Mc Kinley Avenue
1632 ft · 1 min · Mc Kinley Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
2082 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Take the ramp left
1507 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
14.6 mi · 18 min · CanAm Highway
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Merge slight right onto Heartland Expressway
10.5 mi · 12 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 Fort Lupton 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.
CanAm Highway
Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
14.6 mi · 00h 18m
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 Fort Lupton 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 Fort Lupton to Arvada?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Fort Lupton and 14.2 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 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 $3.70 one way or $7.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lupton and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Thornton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornton.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lupton and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 24.31 mi (39.12 km).
#1 Fort Lupton
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 8,666 |
| Coordinates | 40.0847100, -104.8130300 |
| Altitude | 1496 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 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 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
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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