How far is Todd Creek, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Todd Creek, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Todd Creek and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Emporia Street
1154 ft · 53 sec · Emporia Street
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Turn right onto East 153rd Avenue
2986 ft · 2 min · East 153rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Yosemite Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Yosemite Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ehler Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Ehler Parkway
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Turn left onto Quebec Street
1643 ft · 39 sec · Quebec Street
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Take the ramp left toward E470 Toll South: Denver International Airport
1781 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
2.6 mi · 3 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Brighton, Commerce City
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 85 South: Commerce City
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · CanAm Highway
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Merge slight right onto Heartland Expressway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
635 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
5.8 mi · 11 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 Todd Creek 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.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight right onto Heartland Expressway
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Todd Creek and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Todd Creek to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Welby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Todd Creek and 16.7 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Todd Creek and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Welby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Welby.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Todd Creek and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 21.87 mi (35.2 km).
#1 Todd Creek
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
| Population | 3,768 |
| Coordinates | 39.9780400, -104.8733100 |
| Altitude | 1540 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
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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