How far is Byers, CO from Lakewood, CO?

The driving distance from Byers, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.18 mi
00h 56m
Flight
45.38 mi
73.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.38 mi
Kilometers
73.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.18 mi
Kilometers
83.98 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, May 31, 12:17 AM MDT
Return by in Byers
Sun, May 31, 1:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byers
2026-05-30T23:20
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, May 31, 12:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byers
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Aurora
CO

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Byers
26 mi
00h 28m
To Lakewood
26.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
77°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Byers and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byers and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1206 ft · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2110 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    29.5 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1304 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6

    609 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard

    800 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard

    112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byers and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29.5 mi · 56%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
11.3 mi · 22%
North Valley Highway
3.62 mi · 7%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.51 mi · 5%
North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.51 mi · 3%
US 6 West
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

29.5 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 28m from Byers
Leave By
4:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Byers and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Byers to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Byers and 26.1 miles from Lakewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Byers and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Aurora and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 9.7 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Aurora Municipal Center
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Aurora Municipal Center

Aurora , CO
15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

14 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

53 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

54 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byers and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 45.38 mi (73.03 km).

Byers

#1 Byers

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States

Population1,160
Coordinates39.7113700, -104.2277400
Altitude1586
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population157,429
Coordinates39.7047100, -105.0813700
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 36 West (-104.227601, 39.711779)
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.61
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.80 $13.61
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.51 $15.03
Premium $4.39 $8.08 $16.16
Diesel $4.74 $8.72 $17.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Byers and Lakewood. The current time is 23:20:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.