How far is Frederick, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Frederick, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Locust Street
51 m · 10 sec · Locust Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1552 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard
77 m · 11 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
2651 ft · 51 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
911 ft · 17 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn slight right
89 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 South: Denver
2084 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
800 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 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 Frederick 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 Valley Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.83 mi · 00h 12m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frederick 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 Frederick to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Northglenn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Frederick and 17.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frederick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Northglenn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northglenn.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 28.3 mi (45.55 km).
#1 Frederick
Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 11,515 |
| Coordinates | 40.0991500, -104.9372000 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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