How far is Lakewood, CO from Denver, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lakewood and Denver is 5.66 miles (9.11 km).

Flight distance from Lakewood, CO to Denver, CO is 5.66 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lakewood, Colorado to Denver, Colorado is: 7.49 miles (12.05 km) by car.

Driving from Lakewood to Denver will take approximately 00 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Denver is a major center for the financial services industry and is home to the Denver Broncos football team.

Population 735538
GPS Coordinates 39°44'21"N 104°59'5"W
Latitude 39.7391500
Longitude -104.9847000
Altitude 1609
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lakewood and Denver

The distance between Lakewood and Denver is 12 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 08 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 Lakewood and Denver. The current time is 01:04:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1 liters (0.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lakewood and Denver.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lakewood to Denver is $0.96 (diesel $1.25).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $0.96 $1.07 $1.14 $1.25

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 April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lakewood and Denver (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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