Day trip from Lakewood to Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs lies 99 km (62 mi) south of Lakewood, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 99 km (62 mi) apart, Colorado Springs is a realistic day trip from Lakewood: about 1 h 37 min each way by road.
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| Lakewood | Colorado Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 152,597 | 456,568 |
| Elevation | 1,682 m (5,518 ft) | 1,838 m (6,030 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
What to see in Colorado Springs
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Security Public Library | 103,314 | 2015 |
The busiest is Security Public Library at 103,314 visitors in 2015. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Colorado Springs
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Staying in Colorado Springs
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs. Of the 510 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (315), and 1 are five-star. Across 111 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 57,009 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Colorado Springs
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Common questions
How far is Colorado Springs from Lakewood?
99 km (62 mi) in a straight line, south of Lakewood; by road roughly 121 km (75 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lakewood to Colorado Springs by road?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lakewood and Colorado Springs?
No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.
Where can I stay in Colorado Springs?
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.