Origin
Arvada, CO
Morning in Arvada on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arvada, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
46 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Arvada, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO covers 46 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ammons Street, Allison Street, Ralston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 46 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 46 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ammons Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Ponderosa Park, CO is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Ponderosa Park, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ammons Street | — | — |
| Allison Street | — | — |
| Ralston Road | — | — |
| Sheridan Boulevard | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| I 25 | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | — | — |
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 Ponderosa Park, 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
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ralston Road
6
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 70 East
8
Merge slight left
3.0 mi
·
4 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado Springs
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado Springs
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 25 South: Colorado Springs
12
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 25 South: Colorado Springs
14
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
North Valley Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
16
Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
E-470 North: Limon
17
Merge slight left onto E-470
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
E-470
18
Take the exit slight right toward CO 83
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
CO 83
19
Turn slight right onto CO 83 South: Parker Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
CO 83 South: Parker Road
20
Merge slight left onto South Parker Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Parker Road
21
Turn left onto Hess Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hess Road
22
Continue on Hilltop Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hilltop Road
23
Continue on Flintwood Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Flintwood Road
24
Turn left onto Ponderosa Lane
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ponderosa Lane
25
Turn left onto Verdos Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Verdos Drive
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Arvada, CO · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Arvada, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ponderosa Park, CO
The final approach into Ponderosa Park, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| premium | $4.39 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Ponderosa Park, CO
Morning in Ponderosa Park on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°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 9m 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 Ponderosa Park, CO covers 46 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ammons Street, Allison Street, Ralston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 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 $6.93 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.
The drive from Arvada, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arvada, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arvada, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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