How far is Lakewood, CO from Kittredge, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Kittredge, CO is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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.
Municipality in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Kittredge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Kittredge.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 285 South
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · West Hampden Avenue Freeway
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Turn right onto Parmalee Gulch Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Parmalee Gulch Road
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Continue on Myers Gulch Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Myers Gulch Road
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Turn left onto Columbine Trail
150 m · 22 sec · Columbine Trail
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Continue on Center Drive
1080 ft · 50 sec · Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burnham Drive
36 m · 5 sec · Burnham Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burnham Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Kittredge.
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 Hampden Avenue Freeway
Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue Freeway
8.85 mi · 00h 11m
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 Kittredge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Kittredge?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Morrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Lakewood and 9.4 miles from Kittredge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.44 one way or $4.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Kittredge.
Stop Ideas Near Morrison
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 Morrison.
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Kittredge. Straight-line distance: 12.11 mi (19.49 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kittredge
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 39.6547100, -105.2997100 |
| Altitude | 2105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kittredge (-105.29971, 39.65471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
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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