How far is La Junta, CO from Lakewood, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Junta and Lakewood is 144.78 miles (233.01 km).
Flight distance from La Junta, CO to Lakewood, CO is 144.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from La Junta to Lakewood with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Junta, Colorado to Lakewood, Colorado is: 179.12 miles (288.27 km) by car.
Driving from La Junta to Lakewood will take approximately 02 hours 59 minutes.
#1 La Junta
City in Colorado
| Population | 6854 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'6"N 103°32'38"W |
| Latitude | 37.9850100 |
| Longitude | -103.5438300 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the western part of the state. Lakewood is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Lakewood Cultural Center.
| Population | 157429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°42'17"N 105°4'53"W |
| Latitude | 39.7047100 |
| Longitude | -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lakewood: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428,39.70471)
Estimated Travel Time Between La Junta and Lakewood
The distance between La Junta and Lakewood is 288 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between La Junta and Lakewood. The current time is 00:32:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.93 liters (6.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Junta and Lakewood.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Junta to Lakewood is $23.01 (diesel $29.94).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $23.01 | $25.48 | $27.34 | $29.94 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 06, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Junta and Lakewood (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
