How far is Federal Heights, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Federal Heights, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Heights and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Heights and Lakewood.
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Start on West 85th Avenue
2179 ft · 2 min · West 85th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pecos Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · Pecos Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 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 Federal Heights 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.
North Wadsworth Boulevard
Turn left onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
5.81 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Federal Heights and Partly Sunny 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 Federal Heights to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Lakeside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Federal Heights and 9.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Federal Heights and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeside
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 Lakeside.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Heights and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.78 km).
#1 Federal Heights
City in Adams County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 13,598 |
| Coordinates | 39.8513700, -104.9985900 |
| Altitude | 1613 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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