Littleton, CO Road Trips
Drivers starting from Littleton, CO have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 32 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Littleton, CO spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
247.8 mi
Grand Junction, CO
Quickest Drive
17m
Lakewood, CO
Plan Around Littleton, CO
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Littleton, CO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Littleton, CO
Driving from Littleton, CO
Expect an average of 32 miles and about 42m behind the wheel when leaving Littleton, CO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 74 miles (1h 27m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Littleton, CO include Fort Collins, CO (73.6 mi, 1h 27m), Colorado Springs, CO (64.8 mi, 1h 15m), Commerce City, CO (17.6 mi, 26m), Aurora, CO (17.3 mi, 27m), and Lakewood, CO (10 mi, 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 32-mile drive from Littleton, CO, expect to burn about 1.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Littleton, CO and 2 routes heading into Littleton, CO, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 74 miles.
The longest mapped route from Littleton, CO covers 74 miles and takes approximately 1h 27m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Littleton, CO runs about 32 miles with a drive time of roughly 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Littleton, CO include Fort Collins, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, Commerce City, CO and Aurora, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Littleton, CO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
45,092
Median Income
$96,611
Median Home Value
$596,700
Median Age
40.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Littleton, CO
Littleton is a city of about 45,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of Arapahoe County and also extending into adjacent Arapahoe and Douglas counties, the city lies south of Denver along the South Platte River. A former farming community, Littleton is now a residential suburb of Denver.
1 Chatfield State Park, 11500 N Roxborough Park Rd, ☏ +1 303 791-7275. 2 Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W Main St, ☏ +1 303-794-2787. Box office and art gallery: M-F 10AM-5PM. (updated Oct 2021)
Some of the main roads to access Littleton North/South are S Santa Fe Dr (US-85), S Wadsworth Blvd, and S Broadway. Littleton East/West is accessed by CO-470, W Mineral Ave, W Littleton Blvd, and E Belleview Ave. Using the RTD (Regional Transportation District), Littleton can be accessed by light rail via 2 stations. These stations are Littleton/Downtown Station, and Littleton/Mineral Station. Both stations are on the C Line (To Denver's Union Station), and the D Line (Through Downtown Denver to 30th & Downing Station).
Travel tips adapted from Littleton (Colorado) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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