Origin
Arvada, CO
Late night in Arvada on Tuesday
Local time
2:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arvada, CO to Applewood, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arvada, CO
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Applewood, CO
Piotr Arnoldes
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Arvada and Applewood, this 6.9-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting just $1 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical way to navigate within the Mountain West region. Since this route stays entirely within Colorado, you will find it familiar and easy to manage. It serves as a practical, no-fuss link between these two communities. You won't need an elaborate itinerary for such a short transit, allowing you to focus on your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Kipling Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 58th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 32nd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ralston Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Eldridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Clear Creek Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Berry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 2.1 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada, CO and Applewood, CO.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Ammons Street
227 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ammons Street
3
Turn right onto Ralston Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ralston Road
4
Continue on West 58th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 58th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Kipling Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kipling Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CO 391
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kipling Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 70 West
8
Merge onto I 70
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 264
Toward Clear Creek Drive, 32nd Avenue, Youngfield Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto Clear Creek Drive
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Clear Creek Drive
11
Turn right onto West 32nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 32nd Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 18
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eldridge Street
13
Continue on CR 18
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Eldridge Street
14
Turn right onto Berry Road
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Berry Road
15
Continue on Garden Road
372 ft
·
16 sec
·
Garden Road
16
Arrive at destination
Garden Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ammons Street
Turn right onto Ammons Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Kipling Parkway
Turn left onto Kipling Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Clear Creek Drive, 32nd Avenue, Youngfield Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 264
Toward Clear Creek Drive, 32nd Avenue, Youngfie...
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Clear Creek Drive
Turn left onto Clear Creek Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Applewood, CO
Late night in Applewood on Tuesday
Local time
2:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the neighborhood streets. You will rely on Ammons Street, Ralston Road, and West 58th Avenue to complete your journey, as there is zero highway share on this path. Because the longest stretch of road is effectively zero miles on Ammons Street, be prepared for frequent turns and intersections rather than long, uninterrupted cruising. The personality of this drive is strictly local, trading high-speed interstate travel for a more methodical pace through the area. Keep your hands on the wheel and stay alert, as the route demands constant adjustments throughout the 13-minute duration.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.1 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ammons Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ammons Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Kipling Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Arvada, CO
Full guide →Founded 1859
Arvada is a city of about 125,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the U.S. state of Colorado. A former farming community in Jefferson and Adams counties, the city is now a residential suburb of Denver. Olde Town Arvada lies 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the Colorado State Capitol and 9 miles (14 km) east of the Front Range foothills.
Top landmarks
- • Arvada Flour Mill — historic mill in Arvada, Colorado, USA
- • Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities — art center in Arvada, Colorado
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.1 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ammons Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Kipling Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Applewood, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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