Origin
Frisco, CO
Late night in Frisco on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, CO to Arvada, 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
1h 29m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frisco, CO
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Arvada, CO
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Trip Overview
Frisco, CO to Arvada, CO is 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m via I 70 and CO 9, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within the Mountain West region, transitioning from mountain terrain to more populated areas as you approach Denver. Given its relatively short duration and focused highway profile, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to cover ground efficiently. You’ll find it a no-fuss journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 56.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| CO 9 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Summit Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Kipling Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 58th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kipling Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Ralston Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 56.1 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, CO and Arvada, CO.
1
Start on South 4th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 4th Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto CO 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Summit Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp onto CO 9
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
CO 9
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 70
56 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 267
Toward CO 391: Kipling Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto CO 391
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Kipling Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on Kipling Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kipling Parkway
9
Turn right onto West 58th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 58th Avenue
10
Continue on Ralston Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralston Road
11
Turn left onto Carr Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Carr Street
12
Turn right onto West 59th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 59th Avenue
13
Turn right onto Ammons Street
426 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ammons Street
14
Turn right
41 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Frisco, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 68.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CO 9 / Summit Boulevard
Turn left onto CO 9 / Summit Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward CO 391: Kipling Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 267
Toward CO 391: Kipling Street
5
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Carr Street
Turn left onto Carr Street
Navigation decision point
5
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
West 59th Avenue
Turn right onto West 59th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.41 one way
$20.82 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $11.02 | $22.05 |
| premium | $4.39 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Arvada, CO
Late night in Arvada on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°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
3 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
1h 29m 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 primarily a highway-focused drive, with a substantial 95% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on I 70 and CO 9, offering a consistent pace for most of the way. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 56.1 miles on I 70, allowing for a sustained drive without frequent exits. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Summit Boulevard suggests a brief transition into more local road conditions closer to your destination. Expect a smooth and predictable driving experience for the bulk of this route.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.1 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and CO 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CO 9 / Summit Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 29m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.1 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: at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CO 9 / Summit Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arvada, 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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