How far is Lakewood, CO from Todd Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Todd Creek, CO is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Todd Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Todd Creek.
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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
8.1 mi · 10 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 7: Brighton
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Bridge Street
79 m · 4 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
81 m · 5 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bridge Street
45 m · 3 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
2254 ft · 54 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East 160th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 160th Avenue
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Turn left onto Havana Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Havana Street
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Turn right onto East 154th Avenue
944 ft · 43 sec · East 154th Avenue
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Turn right onto Galena Street
739 ft · 33 sec · Galena Street
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Continue on East 155th Place
1251 ft · 1 min · East 155th Place
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Turn left
15 m · 4 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 Todd Creek.
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.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
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 Todd Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Todd Creek?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Welby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Lakewood and 15 miles from Todd Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Todd Creek.
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 Todd Creek. Straight-line distance: 21.87 mi (35.2 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Todd Creek
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
| Population | 3,768 |
| Coordinates | 39.9780400, -104.8733100 |
| Altitude | 1540 |
| Country | United States |
End: Todd Creek (-104.87331, 39.97804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
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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