How far is Woodland Park, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Woodland Park, CO to Arvada, CO is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland Park and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park and Arvada.
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Start on the route
21 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South West Street
32 m · 5 sec · South West Street
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Turn right
15.4 mi · 23 min
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Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South 31st Street
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Turn right onto West Fontanero Street
1403 ft · 32 sec · West Fontanero Street
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Continue on Fontmore Road
1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road
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Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 25
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
64.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
919 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
835 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
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 Woodland Park and Arvada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
64.8 mi · 01h 11m
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 leaving Woodland 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 Woodland Park to Arvada?
The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Woodland Park and 37.8 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 2:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodland Park and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Park and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 55.91 mi (89.98 km).
#1 Woodland Park
City in Teller County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 8,151 |
| Coordinates | 38.9938800, -105.0569300 |
| Altitude | 2585 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.17 | $26.35 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
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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