How far is Twin Lakes, CO from Northglenn, CO?
The driving distance from Twin Lakes, CO to Northglenn, CO is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Twin Lakes and Northglenn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Lakes and Northglenn.
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Start on West 70th Place
73 m · 13 sec · West 70th Place
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Turn right onto Pecos Street
1801 ft · 46 sec · Pecos Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 East
2200 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 104th Avenue
1014 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto East 104th Avenue
55 m · 12 sec · East 104th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 104th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Lakes and Northglenn.
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.
North Valley Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
2.74 mi · 00h 04m
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 Twin Lakes and Sunny near Northglenn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Twin Lakes to Northglenn?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Sherrelwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Twin Lakes and 3.2 miles from Northglenn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.81 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Lakes and Sunny near Northglenn.
Stop Ideas Near Sherrelwood
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 Sherrelwood.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Twin Lakes and Northglenn. Straight-line distance: 4.29 mi (6.9 km).
#1 Twin Lakes
City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 6,101 |
| Coordinates | 39.8249900, -105.0047000 |
| Altitude | 1599 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northglenn
City in Colorado
| Population | 38,845 |
| Coordinates | 39.8855400, -104.9872000 |
| Altitude | 1639 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 104th Avenue (-104.987201, 39.885427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.81 | $1.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.97 | $1.93 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
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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