How far is Brighton, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Brighton, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Lakewood.
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Start on Bush Street
126 m · 15 sec · Bush Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
584 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
130 m · 9 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bridge Street
43 m · 2 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
81 m · 5 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward US 85 south
93 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 85 south
1087 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · CanAm Highway
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Merge slight right onto Heartland Expressway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
635 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
5.8 mi · 11 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 Brighton 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.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight right onto Heartland Expressway
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
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 leaving Brighton and Rain Showers Likely 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 Brighton to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Welby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Brighton and 14.5 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brighton and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Welby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 23.82 mi (38.33 km).
#1 Brighton
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 40,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.9852600, -104.8205300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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