How far is Nederland, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Nederland, CO to Arvada, CO is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nederland and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nederland and Arvada.
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Start on North Bridge Street
1119 ft · 38 sec · North Bridge Street
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Continue on Peak-to-Peak Highway
2.7 mi · 6 min · Peak-to-Peak Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
22.9 mi · 37 min · Coal Creek Canyon Drive
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Turn right onto Indiana Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Indiana Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 64th Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · West 64th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
2498 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road
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Turn left onto West 58th Avenue
2663 ft · 1 min · West 58th Avenue
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Continue on Ralston Road
1317 ft · 40 sec · Ralston Road
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Turn left onto Carr Street
664 ft · 20 sec · Carr Street
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Turn right onto West 59th Avenue
1011 ft · 36 sec · West 59th Avenue
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
130 m · 16 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn right
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 Nederland 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.
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
Turn sharp left onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
22.9 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Nederland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nederland to Arvada?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Coal Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Nederland and 16.6 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Nederland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Coal Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nederland and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 24.98 mi (40.2 km).
#1 Nederland
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,557 |
| Coordinates | 39.9613800, -105.5108300 |
| Altitude | 2508 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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