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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.14 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.48 mi
49.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.14 mi
Kilometers
72.65 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM MDT
Return by in The Pinery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Pinery
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Arvada
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 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 The Pinery
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
Greenwood Village
CO

City in Colorado

From The Pinery
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Arvada
25.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph W

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. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain View Drive

    126 m · 20 sec · Mountain View Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway

    871 ft · 32 sec · North Pinery Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Parker Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South, I 25: Colorado Springs

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    4.9 mi · 5 min · E-470

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver

    1583 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 25 North: Denver

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction

    919 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    835 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  21. 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.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
18.6 mi · 41%
South Parker Road
6.77 mi · 15%
E-470
4.92 mi · 11%
I 70 West
3.52 mi · 8%
Ralston Road
1.87 mi · 4%
Lakeview Drive
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+14.7 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood Village
00h 27m from The Pinery
Leave By
4:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greenwood Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood Village.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

15 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

42 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

57 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Pinery and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.06 km).

The Pinery

#1 The Pinery

Census designated place

Population10,517
Coordinates39.4552700, -104.7344200
Altitude1904
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain View Drive (-104.734024, 39.455257)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.76
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between The Pinery and Arvada. The current time is 01:28:21.

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.