How far is Highlands Ranch, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Highlands Ranch, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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.
A city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highlands Ranch and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highlands Ranch and Lakewood.
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Start on South Wild Iris Run
107 m · 19 sec · South Wild Iris Run
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Turn right onto East Thistle Ridge Road
1551 ft · 1 min · East Thistle Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Venneford Ranch Road
2752 ft · 1 min · Venneford Ranch Road
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Turn left onto South University Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · South University Boulevard
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Turn left onto CO 470 West
1630 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
1801 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Broadway
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Broadway
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Turn left onto West Belleview Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West Belleview Avenue
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Turn right onto South Federal Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · South Federal Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 285 South
944 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · West Hampden Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
958 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · 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 Highlands Ranch 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.
South Broadway
Turn right onto South Broadway
4.1 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Highlands Ranch and Snow near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highlands Ranch to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Highlands Ranch and 16.5 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 7:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Highlands Ranch and Snow near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton
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 Littleton.
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highlands Ranch and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 12 mi (19.32 km).
#1 Highlands Ranch
Census designated place
| Population | 96,713 |
| Coordinates | 39.5538800, -104.9694300 |
| Altitude | 1732 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
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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