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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.14 mi
00h 54m
Flight
24.98 mi
40.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.98 mi
Kilometers
40.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.14 mi
Kilometers
53.34 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM MDT
Return by in Nederland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nederland
2026-04-18T23:10
Arrive Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nederland
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
Coal Creek
CO

Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States

From Nederland
16.6 mi
00h 27m
To Arvada
16.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bridge Street

    1119 ft · 38 sec · North Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Peak-to-Peak Highway

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Peak-to-Peak Highway

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive

    22.9 mi · 37 min · Coal Creek Canyon Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Indiana Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Indiana Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 64th Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West 64th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    2498 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 58th Avenue

    2663 ft · 1 min · West 58th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Ralston Road

    1317 ft · 40 sec · Ralston Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Carr Street

    664 ft · 20 sec · Carr Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 59th Avenue

    1011 ft · 36 sec · West 59th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    130 m · 16 sec · Ammons Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nederland 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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
22.9 mi · 69%
West 64th Avenue
3.14 mi · 9%
Peak-to-Peak Highway
2.67 mi · 8%
Indiana Street
2.63 mi · 8%
Ralston Road
0.72 mi · 2%
West 58th Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Creek
00h 27m from Nederland
Leave By
4:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coal Creek, 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 Coal Creek.

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

19 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

38 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nederland and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 24.98 mi (40.2 km).

Nederland

#1 Nederland

Town in Colorado, United States

Population1,557
Coordinates39.9613800, -105.5108300
Altitude2508
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bridge Street (-105.51052, 39.961442)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.65
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nederland and Arvada. The current time is 23:10:25.

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.