How far is Aurora, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Lakewood.
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Start on North Vaughn Street
990 ft · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street
155 m · 27 sec · North Zion Street
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Turn left onto Vaughn Street
78 m · 15 sec · Vaughn Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East Lowry Boulevard
2579 ft · 52 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lowry Boulevard
52 m · 3 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
2215 ft · 47 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lowry Boulevard
57 m · 4 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
1607 ft · 32 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lowry Boulevard
44 m · 3 sec · East Lowry Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lowry Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · East Lowry Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Monaco Street Parkway
1653 ft · 50 sec · South Monaco Street Parkway
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Turn right onto East Alameda Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Alameda Avenue
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Continue on East Cherry Creek North Drive
1136 ft · 28 sec · East Cherry Creek North Drive
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Continue on South Steele Street
1606 ft · 45 sec · South Steele Street
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Continue on East 1st Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Avenue
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Continue on East Speer Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Speer Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 8th Avenue
2985 ft · 2 min · West 8th Avenue
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Continue on North Kalamath Street
733 ft · 23 sec · North Kalamath Street
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Continue on West 6th Avenue Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
800 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Lakewood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West 6th Avenue Freeway
Continue on West 6th Avenue Freeway
4.39 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Aurora and 15.6 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 13.37 mi (21.51 km).
#1 Aurora
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 387,377 |
| Coordinates | 39.7294300, -104.8319200 |
| Altitude | 1648 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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