How far is Penrose, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Penrose, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penrose and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penrose and Lakewood.
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Start on Grant Street
927 ft · 46 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
778 ft · 40 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn sharp right
32 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
609 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
60.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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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 Penrose and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
60.9 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Penrose and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penrose to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Penrose and 56.6 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Penrose and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Monument
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monument.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penrose and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 88.48 mi (142.39 km).
#1 Penrose
Place in Colorado, USA
| Population | 3,582 |
| Coordinates | 38.4250000, -105.0227600 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $14.39 | $28.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.89 | $31.77 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $18.43 | $36.85 |
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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