How far is Lakewood, CO from The Pinery, CO?

The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to The Pinery, CO is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.27 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.26 mi
40.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.26 mi
Kilometers
40.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.27 mi
Kilometers
53.54 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Pinery
Mon, May 4, 11:21 AM MDT
Return by in Lakewood
Mon, May 4, 12:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-04T10:35
Arrive The Pinery
Mon, May 4, 11:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castlewood
CO

City in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States

From Lakewood
16.7 mi
00h 23m
To The Pinery
16.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
71°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and The Pinery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and The Pinery.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 East: Denver

    884 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1 km · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2680 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    13.9 mi · 17 min · North Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction

    890 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    4.4 mi · 4 min · E-470

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 83

    2145 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto CO 83 South: Parker Road

    614 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Parker Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway

    969 ft · 34 sec · North Pinery Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mountain View Drive

    126 m · 23 sec · Mountain View Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and The Pinery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
13.9 mi · 42%
South Parker Road
6.43 mi · 19%
E-470
4.42 mi · 13%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.74 mi · 8%
South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.34 mi · 4%
Lakeview Drive
1.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castlewood
00h 23m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Pinery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to The Pinery?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Castlewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Lakewood and 16.7 miles from The Pinery.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Pinery.

Stop Ideas Near Castlewood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Castlewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castlewood.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

20 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

44 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

62 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and The Pinery. Straight-line distance: 25.26 mi (40.66 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population157,429
Coordinates39.7047100, -105.0813700
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
The Pinery

#2 The Pinery

Census designated place

Population10,517
Coordinates39.4552700, -104.7344200
Altitude1904
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-105.08137, 39.70471)
End: The Pinery (-104.73442, 39.45527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.65
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.33 $8.65
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.78 $9.56
Premium $4.39 $5.14 $10.27
Diesel $4.74 $5.54 $11.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and The Pinery. The current time is 10:35:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.