How far is Lakewood, CO from Columbine Valley, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Columbine Valley, CO is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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.
City in State of Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Columbine Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Columbine Valley.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
870 ft · 24 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 285 North
1235 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · West Hampden Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 88
861 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 88 South
91 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Federal Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Federal Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bowles Avenue
2295 ft · 1 min · West Bowles Avenue
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Turn left onto South Middlefield Road
2219 ft · 2 min · South Middlefield Road
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Turn left onto Niblick Lane
1212 ft · 53 sec · Niblick Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niblick Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Columbine Valley.
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 Federal Boulevard
Turn straight onto South Federal Boulevard
2.7 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Columbine Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Columbine Valley?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Lakewood and 5.4 miles from Columbine Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Columbine Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Columbine Valley. Straight-line distance: 7.62 mi (12.27 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbine Valley
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,508 |
| Coordinates | 39.6011000, -105.0322100 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbine Valley (-105.03221, 39.6011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
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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