How far is The Pinery, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from The Pinery, CO to Arvada, CO is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
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.
City in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Pinery and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Pinery and Arvada.
-
1
Start on the route
19 m · 6 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Mountain View Drive
126 m · 20 sec · Mountain View Drive
-
3
Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive
-
4
Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway
871 ft · 32 sec · North Pinery Parkway
-
5
Turn right onto South Parker Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South, I 25: Colorado Springs
1598 ft · 39 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto E-470
4.9 mi · 5 min · E-470
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
1106 ft · 27 sec
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
1583 ft · 41 sec
-
10
Continue on I 25 North: Denver
1626 ft · 40 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
18 mi · 22 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
919 ft · 19 sec
-
13
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.3 km · 1 min
-
15
Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
835 ft · 20 sec
-
17
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
-
18
Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
-
19
Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
-
20
Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Pinery 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.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
18 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving The Pinery and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Pinery to Arvada?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 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?
Greenwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from The Pinery and 25.2 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around The Pinery and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood Village.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Pinery and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.06 km).
#1 The Pinery
Census designated place
| Population | 10,517 |
| Coordinates | 39.4552700, -104.7344200 |
| Altitude | 1904 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.