Origin
Littleton, CO
Morning in Littleton on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Littleton, CO to Lakewood, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Littleton, CO
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Lakewood, CO
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Trip Overview
Littleton to Lakewood is 10 miles and takes about 17 minutes via South Wadsworth Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Colorado, connecting two communities in the Mountain West region. It's a straightforward local journey, characterized by frequent turns and city streets rather than highway cruising. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a simple commute, offering minimal time on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Wadsworth Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Hampden Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Federal Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Santa Fe Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Prince Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Belleview Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Nevada Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Wadsworth Boulevard
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Littleton, CO and Lakewood, CO.
1
Start on this road
35 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
157 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto South Nevada Street
176 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Nevada Street
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Take the ramp
380 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 85
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Santa Fe Drive
7
Turn left onto South Prince Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Prince Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn left onto CO 88
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Belleview Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto CO 88
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Federal Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 285 South
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 285
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hampden Avenue
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
290 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn straight onto CO 121
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CO 121
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 85
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 85
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CO 88 / South Federal Boulevard
Turn right onto CO 88 / South Federal Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 285 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 285 South
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.01 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lakewood, CO
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, entirely on surface streets with no highway time. You'll navigate using major local roads like South Wadsworth Boulevard, West Hampden Avenue, and South Federal Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 3.5 miles along South Wadsworth Boulevard. Expect a consistent pace typical of urban travel, with traffic lights and intersections dictating your speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on South Wadsworth Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (CO 88 / South Federal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on South Wadsworth Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lakewood, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (CO 88 / South Federal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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