Distance from San Jose to Arvada by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Arvada (CO) is 920 miles or 1480 kilometers or 799 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Arvada is 1284 miles (2068 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 364 miles or 588 km.

Flight distance from San Jose, CA to Arvada, CO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Jose and Arvada is 920 miles or 1480 km.
The nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and the nearest airport to Arvada, is Denver International Airport (DEN).

What is the average flight time from San Jose to Arvada?

Flight time from San Jose, CA to Arvada, CO is 2 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Jose to Arvada Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Jose, CA and Arvada, CO
This map shows the distance from San Jose, CA, Usa to Arvada, CO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Jose, California to Arvada, Colorado is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Arvada, CO

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Arvada, Colorado is 1284 miles or 2068 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Arvada, CO is 1284 miles or 2068 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Arvada, Colorado.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Arvada, Colorado is approximately 1284 miles (2068 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to Arvada, CO

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Arvada, CO?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 12 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Arvada take?
San Jose and Arvada are 22 hours 12 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Jose and Arvada

Time difference between San Jose (CA) and Arvada (CO) is 1 Hours.
Arvada time is 1 Hours ahead of San Jose.

Current local time in San JoseCurrent local time in Arvada
2025-12-19, 17:40:26 PST2025-12-19, 18:40:26 MST
How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and Arvada Colorado, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Jose, CA and Arvada, CO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1284 mi 2068 km 1115.03 nmi
Straight line distance 920 mi 1480 km 799 nmi
Difference 364 mi 588 km 316 nmi

San Jose Details

San Jose is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 20' 21.8'' Longitude: W 121° 53' 41.9''
Latitude37.33939
Longitude-121.89496
StateCalifornia
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Arvada Details

Arvada is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 50' 1.4'' Longitude: W 105° 9' 1.1''
Latitude39.83373
Longitude-105.15031
StateColorado
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Jose, CA and Arvada, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 43 hours 5 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 32 hours 18 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 28 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 25 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 23 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 21 hours 32 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 19 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 18 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 9 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 12 minutes