How far is Greenwood Village, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Greenwood Village, CO to Arvada, CO is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.43 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.73 mi
23.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.73 mi
Kilometers
23.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.43 mi
Kilometers
39.32 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM MDT
Return by in Greenwood Village
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood Village
2026-04-19T09:37
Arrive Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood Village
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Denver
CO

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Greenwood Village
10.2 mi
00h 17m
To Arvada
14.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood Village and Arvada.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Steele Street

    2618 ft · 2 min · South Steele Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Belleview Avenue

    2700 ft · 1 min · East Belleview Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South University Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South University Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1793 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · South Valley Highway

  7. 7

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

    919 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    835 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood Village and Arvada.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
7.44 mi · 30%
South University Boulevard
4.5 mi · 18%
I 70 West
3.52 mi · 14%
Ralston Road
1.87 mi · 8%
Sheridan Boulevard
1.07 mi · 4%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

7.44 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 17m from Greenwood Village
Leave By
7:20 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood Village and Sunny near Arvada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood Village to Arvada?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Greenwood Village and 14.2 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood Village and Sunny near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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 Denver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 1.2 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

1 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

2 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

46 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood Village and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 14.73 mi (23.71 km).

Greenwood Village

#1 Greenwood Village

City in Colorado

Population14,907
Coordinates39.6172100, -104.9508100
Altitude1666
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.950887, 39.617199)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.18
Round trip
$6.36
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.18 $6.36
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.51 $7.02
Premium $4.39 $3.78 $7.55
Diesel $4.74 $4.07 $8.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood Village and Arvada. The current time is 09:37:41.

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.