Origin
Arvada, CO
Late night in Arvada on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arvada, CO to Erie, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Erie, CO
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Trip Overview
This short 21.8-mile drive from Arvada to Erie, Colorado, is designed for a single day trip, taking an estimated 37 minutes to complete. Navigating primarily local streets like Ammons Street, Allison Street, and Ralston Road, this route offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience with no highway driving. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for a quick local excursion within the Mountain West region. You'll find this route perfectly suited for a brief journey where the destination is the main focus, rather than the drive itself. It's an easy add-on to any local exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ammons Street | — | — |
| Allison Street | — | — |
| Ralston Road | — | — |
| Wadsworth Bypass | — | — |
| Wadsworth Boulevard | — | — |
| Wadsworth Parkway | — | — |
| Interlocken Loop | — | — |
| Jasper Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ammons Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada, CO and Erie, CO.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Ammons Street
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ammons Street
3
Turn left
315 ft
·
25 sec
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street
174 ft
·
14 sec
·
Allison Street
5
Turn left onto Ralston Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ralston Road
6
Turn left onto Wadsworth Bypass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wadsworth Bypass
7
Continue on Wadsworth Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Wadsworth Boulevard
8
Continue on Wadsworth Parkway
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Wadsworth Parkway
9
Continue on Interlocken Loop
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interlocken Loop
10
Continue straight
5.7 mi
·
8 min
11
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
12
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
13
Turn right onto Jasper Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jasper Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jay Road
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jay Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Jay Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Jay Road
16
Turn right
187 ft
·
11 sec
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Jay Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jay Road
18
Continue on Cheesman Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cheesman Street
19
Turn right onto Holbrook Street
466 ft
·
28 sec
·
Holbrook Street
20
Turn left onto Wells Street
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wells Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Erie, CO
Late night in Erie on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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?
Expect a highly local and turn-heavy driving experience on this 21.8-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating residential and main local streets for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch of driving is not applicable due to the numerous turns and intersections characteristic of this urban-to-suburban connection. The road's personality is defined by frequent changes in direction rather than sustained cruising. You'll be actively engaged with the road, making it feel more like a series of connected neighborhoods than a continuous journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Ammons Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arvada, CO to Erie, CO is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arvada, CO to Erie, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Arvada, CO
Full guide →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.
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 37m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arvada, CO to Erie, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Erie, 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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