How far is Parker, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Parker, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker and Lakewood.
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Start on South Pikes Peak Drive
30 m · 8 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive
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Turn right onto East Mainstreet
821 ft · 30 sec · East Mainstreet
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Turn right onto South Parker Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Parker Road
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South, I 25: Colorado Springs
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
4.9 mi · 5 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
1583 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 25 North: Denver
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
800 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker and Lakewood.
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.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
14 mi · 00h 17m
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 leaving Parker and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parker to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Greenwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Parker and 14.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parker and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood Village.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 21.34 mi (34.35 km).
#1 Parker
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 58,673 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186000, -104.7613600 |
| Altitude | 1789 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
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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