How far is Lakewood, CO from Meridian, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Meridian, CO is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Meridian.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 East: Denver
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.7 mi · 4 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
13.9 mi · 17 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
890 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
1.2 km · 47 sec · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Street
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Peoria Street
775 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria Street
629 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Peoria Street
2940 ft · 1 min · Peoria Street
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Turn right onto Forest Lake Road
62 m · 15 sec · Forest Lake Road
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Turn left onto Fisher Drive
1528 ft · 1 min · Fisher Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fisher Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Meridian.
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.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
13.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Chance Light Rain near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Meridian?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Lakewood and 11.2 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Chance Light Rain near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 16.97 mi (27.31 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
Situated in the southern Denver metropolitan area at an elevation of 5,889 feet, this Douglas County census-designated place lies along the Interstate 25 corridor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5395700, -104.8452800 |
| Altitude | 1795 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridian (-104.84528, 39.53957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.33 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
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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