How far is Brighton, CO from Twin Lakes, CO?
The driving distance from Brighton, CO to Twin Lakes, CO is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Twin Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Twin Lakes.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Limon, Boulder
584 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder
2183 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2721 ft · 42 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Pecos Street
1107 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Pecos Street
2406 ft · 1 min · Pecos Street
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Turn left onto West 70th Place
73 m · 11 sec · West 70th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 70th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Twin Lakes.
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.
CanAm Highway
Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
8.2 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Brighton and Rain And Snow Showers near Twin Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Twin Lakes?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Brighton and 8.6 miles from Twin Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Brighton and Rain And Snow Showers near Twin Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Thornton
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 Twin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 14.76 mi (23.76 km).
#1 Brighton
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 40,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.9852600, -104.8205300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Twin Lakes
City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 6,101 |
| Coordinates | 39.8249900, -105.0047000 |
| Altitude | 1599 |
| Country | United States |
End: Twin Lakes (-105.0047, 39.82499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
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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