How far is Lakewood, CO from Twin Lakes, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Twin Lakes, CO is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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 19m.
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.
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Twin Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Twin Lakes.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pecos Street
1569 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Pecos Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pecos Street
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Turn right onto West 70th Place
73 m · 11 sec · West 70th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 70th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Twin Lakes.
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.
South Wadsworth Boulevard
Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
5.44 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Twin Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Twin Lakes?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Arvada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Lakewood and 5.6 miles from Twin Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Twin Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Arvada
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 Arvada.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Twin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 9.25 mi (14.89 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Twin Lakes
City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 6,101 |
| Coordinates | 39.8249900, -105.0047000 |
| Altitude | 1599 |
| Country | United States |
End: Twin Lakes (-105.0047, 39.82499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
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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