How far is Lone Tree, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Lone Tree, CO to Arvada, CO is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
36.18 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.38 mi
32.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.38 mi
Kilometers
32.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.22 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 PM MDT
Return by in Lone Tree
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lone Tree
2026-04-22T19:07
Arrive Arvada
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM MDT

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

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

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
Glendale
CO

City in Colorado

From Lone Tree
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To Arvada
22.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW
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 Lone Tree and Arvada.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lone Tree and Arvada.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    139 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Yosemite Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chester Street

    1016 ft · 32 sec · Chester Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East County Line Road

    2278 ft · 47 sec · East County Line Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North

    3070 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    17.4 mi · 22 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 Lone Tree 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
17.4 mi · 48%
I 70 West
3.52 mi · 10%
Ralston Road
1.87 mi · 5%
Sheridan Boulevard
1.07 mi · 3%
South Yosemite Street
0.86 mi · 2%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

17.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 19m from Lone Tree
Leave By
7:10 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree to Arvada?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Lone Tree and 22.7 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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 Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.7 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 2.8 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 6.2 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 9.6 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 Glendale.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

7 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

49 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lone Tree and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 20.38 mi (32.8 km).

Lone Tree

#1 Lone Tree

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

Population13,614
Coordinates39.5517100, -104.8863000
Altitude1813
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Driveway (-104.88614, 39.551715)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.39 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $4.74 $6.06 $12.13

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 Lone Tree and Arvada. The current time is 19:07:12.

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.