How far is Last Chance, CO from Akron, CO?

The driving distance from Last Chance, CO to Akron, CO is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
58.97 mi
00h 57m
Flight
35.22 mi
56.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.22 mi
Kilometers
56.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.97 mi
Kilometers
94.9 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM MDT
Return by in Last Chance
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Last Chance
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Last Chance
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
Otis
CO

Town of the United States

From Last Chance
24.7 mi
00h 28m
To Akron
34.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Last Chance and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Last Chance and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19.9 mi · 32 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto CO 63;CR CC

    29.1 mi · 51 min · CO 63;CR CC

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1539 ft · 42 sec · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adams Avenue

    158 m · 23 sec · Adams Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Adams Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Last Chance and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CO 63
14.5 mi · 25%
CR CC
14.5 mi · 25%
East 1st Street
0.29 mi
Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

CO 63

Turn left onto CO 63;CR CC

29.1 mi · 00h 51m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otis
00h 28m from Last Chance
Leave By
4:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Last Chance and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Last Chance to Akron?

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Otis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Last Chance and 34.3 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Last Chance and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Otis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Otis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Morgan

72 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Last Chance and Akron. Straight-line distance: 35.22 mi (56.68 km).

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#1 Last Chance

Last Chance is a place in Colorado, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7408200, -103.5916100
Altitude1469
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

Town in Colorado

Population1,682
Coordinates40.1605400, -103.2143800
Altitude1420
CountryUnited States
Start: United States Highway 36 (-103.591621, 39.739971)
End: Adams Avenue (-103.214231, 40.160538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.38
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.69 $15.38
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.49 $16.99
Premium $4.39 $9.13 $18.27
Diesel $4.74 $9.85 $19.71

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Last Chance and Akron. The current time is 05:52:56.

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.