How far is Fort Morgan, CO from Lakewood, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Morgan, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
88.12 mi
01h 21m
Flight
77.62 mi
124.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.62 mi
Kilometers
124.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.12 mi
Kilometers
141.82 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Tue, Jun 2, 4:34 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Morgan
Tue, Jun 2, 5:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Morgan
2026-06-02T03:12
Arrive Lakewood
Tue, Jun 2, 4:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Morgan
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
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Fort Morgan
43.6 mi
00h 41m
To Lakewood
44.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    42 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · East Kiowa Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard

    635 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Wadsworth Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 11 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard

    112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Morgan 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
79.6 mi · 90%
North Wadsworth Boulevard
5.81 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
CO 121
0.64 mi · 1%
CO 121 South
0.12 mi
South Wadsworth Boulevard
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 22m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 41m from Fort Morgan
Leave By
3:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Morgan 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 Fort Morgan to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Fort Morgan and 44.6 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Morgan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keenesburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Morgan and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 77.62 mi (124.91 km).

Fort Morgan

#1 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population157,429
Coordinates39.7047100, -105.0813700
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-103.800199, 40.250262)
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.77 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.22 gal · 23.54 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.70 $25.40
Premium $4.39 $13.66 $27.31
Diesel $4.74 $14.73 $29.46

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Morgan and Lakewood. The current time is 03:12:09.

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.