How far is Lakewood, CO from Fort Lupton, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Fort Lupton, CO is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Fort Lupton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Fort Lupton.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
5.4 mi · 11 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morgan
1455 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan
2906 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on CanAm Highway
14.5 mi · 19 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1484 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1724 ft · 57 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Mc Kinley Avenue
1632 ft · 1 min · Mc Kinley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mc Kinley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Fort Lupton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CanAm Highway
Keep slight left to continue on CanAm Highway
14.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lupton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Fort Lupton?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Welby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Lakewood and 16.8 miles from Fort Lupton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lupton.
Stop Ideas Near Welby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Welby.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Fort Lupton. Straight-line distance: 29.86 mi (48.06 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lupton
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 8,666 |
| Coordinates | 40.0847100, -104.8130300 |
| Altitude | 1496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Lupton (-104.81303, 40.08471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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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