How far is Lakewood, CO from Applewood, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Applewood, CO is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Applewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Applewood.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West
801 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Simms Street, Union Boulevard
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Simms Street, 8th Avenue West
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Simms Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Simms Street
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Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 20th Avenue
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Continue on West 20th Avenue
1003 ft · 29 sec · West 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto Eldridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Eldridge Street
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Turn left onto Berry Road
1327 ft · 58 sec · Berry Road
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Continue on Garden Road
114 m · 16 sec · Garden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Applewood.
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.
West 6th Avenue Freeway
Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.15 mi · 00h 02m
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 Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Applewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Applewood?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Edgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Lakewood and 4.1 miles from Applewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Applewood.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Applewood. Straight-line distance: 5.66 mi (9.11 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Applewood
Census designated place
| Population | 7,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.7577800, -105.1625000 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Applewood (-105.1625, 39.75778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
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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