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Cities Near Arvada

Cities near Arvada, Colorado: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Lakewood, Thornton, Aurora. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Arvada, Colorado is Lakewood, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Lakewood7 mi / 11 km23 minDrive/railDay trip
Thornton8 mi / 12 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Aurora14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Boulder18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Highlands Ranch18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Longmont25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Castle Rock32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Loveland41 mi / 66 km1 hr 14 minDrive/railDay trip
Greeley47 mi / 76 km1 hr 25 minDrive/railDay trip
Fort Collins54 mi / 87 km1 hr 37 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Arvada

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lakewood, Thornton, Aurora, Boulder, Highlands Ranch. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Arvada include Lakewood, Thornton, Aurora, Boulder, Highlands Ranch. The closest is Lakewood, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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