How far is Pierce, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Pierce, CO to Arvada, CO is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.09 mi
01h 19m
Flight
60.15 mi
96.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.15 mi
Kilometers
96.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.09 mi
Kilometers
122.46 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Sat, Nov 7, 3:21 AM MST
Return by in Pierce
Sat, Nov 7, 4:41 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierce
2026-11-07T02:02
Arrive Arvada
Sat, Nov 7, 3:21 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:50 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierce
9:30 PM MST
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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Pierce
37.7 mi
00h 39m
To Arvada
38.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM MST
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pierce and Arvada.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    10 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    1065 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 88

    1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 88

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 29

    7 mi · 10 min · County Road 29

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 74

    1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 74

  7. 7

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Harmony Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    3128 ft · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 74

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 74

  11. 11

    Continue on Harmony Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 25 South

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Heartland Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1402 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    902 ft · 25 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pierce 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 49%
North Valley Highway
10.9 mi · 14%
County Road 29
7.03 mi · 9%
Harmony Road
4.01 mi · 5%
County Road 74
3.31 mi · 4%
Heartland Expressway
3.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.3 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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 39m from Pierce
Leave By
3:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pierce and Sunny near Arvada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pierce to Arvada?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Pierce and 38.5 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pierce and Sunny near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierce and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 60.15 mi (96.8 km).

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#1 Pierce

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population938
Coordinates40.6355400, -104.7552500
Altitude1535
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-104.755324, 40.63554)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.45 $11.92 $23.83
Premium $4.76 $12.76 $25.53
Diesel $6.31 $16.92 $33.84

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierce and Arvada. The current time is 02:02:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.