How far is Roxborough Park, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Roxborough Park, CO to Arvada, CO is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Municipality in Colorado, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxborough Park and Arvada.
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Start on the route
2577 ft · 3 min
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Turn left
68 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Raphael Lane
1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dante Drive
103 m · 15 sec · Dante Drive
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Continue on Dante Drive
665 ft · 29 sec · Dante Drive
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Turn left onto Waterton Road
2303 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road
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Continue on South Platte Canyon Road
638 ft · 22 sec · South Platte Canyon Road
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Turn slight right
146 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Turn left onto CO 470 West
2412 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Grand Junction, Denver
955 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 391: Kipling Street
1070 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Kipling Street
1741 ft · 44 sec · Kipling Street
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Continue on Kipling Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Kipling Parkway
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Turn right onto West 58th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 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 Roxborough Park 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.
Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roxborough Park 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 Roxborough Park to Arvada?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Morrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Roxborough Park and 15.8 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roxborough Park and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Morrison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrison.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxborough Park and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 22.72 mi (36.57 km).
#1 Roxborough Park
Census designated place
| Population | 9,099 |
| Coordinates | 39.4738800, -105.0852600 |
| Altitude | 1753 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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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