How far is Lakewood, CO from Evergreen, CO?
Fastest route
To travel from Lakewood, Colorado to Evergreen, Colorado 80439, the fastest route (due to traffic conditions) is approximately 24.5 miles (39.4 kilometers) and will take about 28 minutes.
Directions
- 🚗 Get on US-6 W: Head north on S Wadsworth Blvd toward W Center Ave, then take the ramp onto US-6 W.
- 🛣️ Follow US-6 W and I-70 W to CO-74 S: Continue on US-6 W and merge onto I-70 W. Take exit 252 from I-70 W.
- 🛤️ Take the exit 252 for CO-74 toward Evergreen Parkway.
- 🚙 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 252 for CO-74 toward Evergreen Parkway.
- 🌲 Follow CO-74 S to S Forest Hill Rd in Evergreen: Use the middle 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto CO-74 S, then turn left onto Bear Creek Rd.
- 🏞️ Turn right onto Forest Hill Rd.
- 🏡 Arrive at S Forest Hill Rd, Evergreen, Colorado 80439.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Check traffic conditions: Before starting your journey, it's a good idea to check the traffic conditions to ensure you take the fastest route.
- ⛽ Refuel: Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey, especially if it's a long trip.
- 📱 GPS or Maps: Use a navigation app or GPS device to help you stay on the right track and avoid getting lost.
- ☕ Take breaks: If the journey takes more than half an hour, consider taking short breaks during the drive to stay refreshed.
- 🚓 Observe speed limits: Adhere to the speed limits and other traffic regulations to ensure a safe and smooth trip.
- 🧰 Emergency kit: Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle with essentials like a first-aid kit, flashlight, and basic tools.
- 🚦 Plan alternative routes: Be prepared for unexpected road closures or detours by having alternative routes in mind.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Evergreen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Evergreen.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 74: Evergreen Parkway
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Evergreen Parkway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Evergreen Parkway
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Continue on Bear Creek Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bear Creek Road
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Turn right
70 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Evergreen.
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.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
8.66 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Evergreen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Evergreen?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Lakewood and 12.2 miles from Evergreen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Evergreen.
Stop Ideas Near Genesee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Genesee.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 13.48 mi (21.69 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evergreen
County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,944 |
| Coordinates | 39.6333200, -105.3172100 |
| Altitude | 2150 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.317273, 39.633396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
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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