Origin
Arvada, CO
Morning in Arvada on Saturday
Local time
9:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arvada, CO to Federal Heights, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Federal Heights, CO
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Arvada, CO to Federal Heights, CO covers 8.5 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sheridan Boulevard, Ralston Road, Federal Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.9 miles on Sheridan Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 8.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sheridan Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 1.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
6/10
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 8.5 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 0.1 miles (Allison Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Ralston Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Ammons Street
Turn right onto Ammons Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Allison Street
At end of road, turn right onto Allison Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ralston Road
Turn left onto Ralston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West 84th Avenue
Turn right onto West 84th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Pecos Street
Turn left onto Pecos Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Ralston Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Federal Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West 72nd Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 84th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 85th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pecos Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Allison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sheridan Boulevard
— 1.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada, CO and Federal Heights, CO.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Ammons Street
58 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ammons Street
3
Turn left
313 ft
·
25 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto Allison Street
172 ft
·
13 sec
·
Allison Street
5
Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ralston Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto CO 95
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West 72nd Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 72nd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 287
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto West 84th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 84th Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Pecos Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Pecos Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto West 85th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 85th Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
West 85th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Federal Heights, CO
Morning in Federal Heights on Saturday
Local time
9:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
50°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arvada, CO to Federal Heights, CO covers 8.5 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sheridan Boulevard, Ralston Road, Federal Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Arvada, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ammons Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Allison Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Ralston Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arvada, CO to Federal Heights, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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