How far is Lone Tree, CO from Lakewood, CO?

The driving distance from Lone Tree, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.54 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.81 mi
23.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.81 mi
Kilometers
23.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Wed, May 6, 11:00 AM MDT
Return by in Lone Tree
Wed, May 6, 11:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lone Tree
2026-05-06T10:32
Arrive Lakewood
Wed, May 6, 11:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lone Tree
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Glendale
CO

City in Colorado

From Lone Tree
10.7 mi
00h 14m
To Lakewood
10.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Wednesday

Snow

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NNE
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lone Tree and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    139 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Yosemite Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chester Street

    1016 ft · 32 sec · Chester Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East County Line Road

    2278 ft · 47 sec · East County Line Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North

    3070 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · South Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue

    945 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6

    609 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard

    800 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard

    112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lone Tree and Lakewood.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
13.4 mi · 62%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.51 mi · 12%
North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.51 mi · 7%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
0.93 mi · 4%
South Yosemite Street
0.86 mi · 4%
US 6 West
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 14m from Lone Tree
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Snow leaving Lone Tree and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lone Tree to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 10.7 miles from Lone Tree and 10.8 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow around Lone Tree and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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 Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 8.1 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 4.7 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 6.3 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
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

7 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

49 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lone Tree and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 14.81 mi (23.84 km).

Lone Tree

#1 Lone Tree

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

Population13,614
Coordinates39.5517100, -104.8863000
Altitude1813
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population157,429
Coordinates39.7047100, -105.0813700
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
Start: Driveway (-104.88614, 39.551715)
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.81
Round trip
$5.62
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.81 $5.62
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.39 $3.34 $6.67
Diesel $4.74 $3.60 $7.20

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lone Tree and Lakewood. The current time is 10:32:13.

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.