Origin
Firestone, CO
Morning in Firestone on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Firestone, CO to Arvada, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Firestone, CO
Ofspace LLC, Culture
Arvada, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Firestone, CO to Arvada, CO covers 28.9 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Valley Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Heartland Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on North Valley Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.4 miles from Firestone, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 28.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 28.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto 1st Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 25 South: Denver
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 25 South: Denver
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 25 / North Valley Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
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 216
Toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Firestone, CO to Arvada, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Junction along the way.
Grand Junction
22.4 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Valley Highway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7 mi | 7m |
| Heartland Expressway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| CO 52 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ralston Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Colorado Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Valley Highway
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Firestone, CO and Arvada, CO.
1
Start on Granville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Granville Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto McClure Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
McClure Avenue
4
Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Colorado Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
Colorado Boulevard
6
Continue on Colorado Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Colorado Boulevard
7
Enter roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colorado Boulevard
8
Continue on Colorado Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Colorado Boulevard
9
Turn slight right
293 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn straight onto CO 52
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CO 52
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 25 South: Denver
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 25
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 25
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Valley Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 216
Toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 76
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 1B
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto CO 95
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Ralston Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Ammons Street
227 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ammons Street
22
Turn left
41 ft
·
3 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.4 miles from Firestone, CO, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28.9 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.4 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arvada, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Firestone, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Firestone, CO
This is one driving day of about 28.9 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Firestone, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Valley Highway for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Firestone, CO · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Firestone, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arvada, CO
The final approach into Arvada, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arvada, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.71 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Arvada on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
33 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
39m 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 Firestone, CO to Arvada, CO covers 28.9 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Valley Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Heartland Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Firestone, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 28.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Firestone, CO to Arvada, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Junction along the way.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Arvada, CO
More from Firestone, CO
More trips to Arvada, CO
Explore more options from Firestone, CO or browse trips ending in Arvada, CO.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CO road trips.
Explore maps for Firestone, CO or Arvada, CO on MapSof.net.