How far is it from Idaho Springs, CO, to Lakewood, CO, ?

The distance between Idaho Springs, CO, and Lakewood, CO, is 27 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Idaho Springs, CO, to Lakewood, CO, ?

The drive from Idaho Springs, CO, to Lakewood, CO, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Idaho Springs, CO, to Lakewood, CO, ?

The fastest route from Idaho Springs, CO, to Lakewood, CO, covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Lakewood, CO from Idaho Springs, CO?

Lakewood, CO lies roughly to the east of Idaho Springs, CO.

Which roads does the route from Idaho Springs, CO to Lakewood, CO follow?

The drive from Idaho Springs, CO to Lakewood, CO mainly follows I 70 Business.

Are there charging stations between Idaho Springs, CO and Lakewood, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Idaho Springs, CO to Lakewood, CO, including Belmar (350 kW); Chanson Plaza (350 kW); Colorado Mills Mall (Lakewood, CO) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 319.

Idaho Springs, CO Lakewood, CO

Distance: 27 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Idaho Springs, CO to Lakewood, CO takes about 40 min via I 70 Business. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 27 mi

1 Depart left onto Riverside Drive 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Gilson Avenue 129 yd
3 Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard 164 yd
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Colorado Boulevard 45 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Colorado Boulevard 1 mi
6 Take ramp straight 20 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway 4 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn straight onto Kipling Street 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto South Kipling Parkway 1 mi
12 Turn right onto West Mississippi Avenue 1 mi
13 Continue right onto South Miller Street 157 yd
14 Turn left 114 yd
15 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Lakewood, CO to Idaho Springs, CO covers roughly the same distance, 27 mi.

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Charging points along the way

319 chargers

BelmarCCS, CHAdeMO · 440 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80226350 kW
Chanson PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 8086 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO, 80123350 kW
Colorado Mills Mall (Lakewood, CO)CCS · 14500 W. Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80401350 kW
Columbine Knolls Village (Littleton, CO)CCS · 8156 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, CO, 80128350 kW
Five Points Parking LotCCS, CHAdeMO · 2800 Welton St., Denver, CO, 80205350 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Lakewood, CO → Denver, CO20 mi · 35 min Lakewood, CO → Edgewater, CO7 mi · 15 min Lakewood, CO → East Pleasant View, CO6 mi · 15 min Lakewood, CO → Firestone, CO41 mi · 55 min Lakewood, CO → Wheat Ridge, CO6 mi · 15 min Lakewood, CO → Mountain View, CO9 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Idaho Springs, CO, {fromState} to Lakewood, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Idaho Springs, CO, {fromState} and Lakewood, CO, {toState} is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Idaho Springs, CO, {fromState} to Lakewood, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Idaho Springs, CO, {fromState} to Lakewood, CO, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Idaho Springs, CO, {fromState} to Lakewood, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Idaho Springs, CO, {fromState} to Lakewood, CO, {toState} covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Lakewood, CO from Idaho Springs, CO?: Lakewood, CO lies roughly to the east of Idaho Springs, CO.
Which roads does the route from Idaho Springs, CO to Lakewood, CO follow?: The drive from Idaho Springs, CO to Lakewood, CO mainly follows I 70 Business.
Are there charging stations between Idaho Springs, CO and Lakewood, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Idaho Springs, CO to Lakewood, CO, including Belmar (350 kW); Chanson Plaza (350 kW); Colorado Mills Mall (Lakewood, CO) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 319.

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