How far is Keenesburg, CO from Lakewood, CO?

The driving distance from Keenesburg, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
46.43 mi
00h 48m
Flight
40.78 mi
65.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.78 mi
Kilometers
65.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.43 mi
Kilometers
74.72 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 PM MDT
Return by in Keenesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keenesburg
2026-04-19T12:29
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keenesburg
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
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Keenesburg
22.8 mi
00h 24m
To Lakewood
23.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    112 m · 16 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Woodward Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    2040 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 40 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 Keenesburg and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Market Street
38.8 mi · 84%
North Wadsworth Boulevard
5.81 mi · 13%
CO 121
0.64 mi · 1%
CO 121 South
0.12 mi
East Woodward Avenue
0.08 mi
South Main Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

North Market Street

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 40m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 24m from Keenesburg
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Keenesburg and Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keenesburg to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Keenesburg and 23.7 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keenesburg and Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

30 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

31 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keenesburg and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 40.78 mi (65.63 km).

Keenesburg

#1 Keenesburg

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates40.1083200, -104.5199600
Altitude1510
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population157,429
Coordinates39.7047100, -105.0813700
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-104.519871, 40.10832)
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.06
Round trip
$12.13
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.06 $12.13
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.70 $13.40
Premium $4.39 $7.20 $14.40
Diesel $4.74 $7.77 $15.54

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Keenesburg and Lakewood. The current time is 12:29:09.

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.