Lakewood, CO Road Trips

Drivers starting from Lakewood, CO have 11 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 116 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lakewood, CO spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

21

Longest Drive

272.7 mi

Rangely, CO

Quickest Drive

15m

Denver, CO

Plan Around Lakewood, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lakewood, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Rangely, CO to Lakewood, CO 272.7 mi · 4h 43m Holyoke, CO to Lakewood, CO 178.5 mi · 3h 28m Yuma, CO to Lakewood, CO 149 mi · 2h 22m Florence, CO to Lakewood, CO 113.5 mi · 2h 2m

Continue From Lakewood, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lakewood, CO to Rangely, CO 272.6 mi · 5h 56m Lakewood, CO to Delta, CO 272 mi · 5h 13m Lakewood, CO to Holyoke, CO 178 mi · 3h 26m Lakewood, CO to Aspen, CO 154.7 mi · 4h

Trips from Lakewood, CO

Lakewood, CO to Rangely, CO

272.6 mi 5h 56m

Lakewood, CO to Delta, CO

272 mi 5h 13m

Lakewood, CO to Holyoke, CO

178 mi 3h 26m

Lakewood, CO to Aspen, CO

154.7 mi 4h

Lakewood, CO to Cañon City, CO

118.3 mi 2h 28m

Lakewood, CO to Edwards, CO

106 mi 2h 6m

Lakewood, CO to Colorado Springs, CO

73.1 mi 1h 24m

Lakewood, CO to Byers, CO

51.7 mi 1h 1m

Lakewood, CO to Parker, CO

27.6 mi 37m

Lakewood, CO to Thornton, CO

16.9 mi 22m

Lakewood, CO to Applewood, CO

8.2 mi 16m

Driving from Lakewood, CO

On average, trips departing from Lakewood, CO run 116 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 273 miles (5h 56m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Lakewood, CO include Rangely, CO (272.6 mi, 5h 56m), Delta, CO (272 mi, 5h 13m), Holyoke, CO (178 mi, 3h 26m), Aspen, CO (154.7 mi, 4h), and Cañon City, CO (118.3 mi, 2h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 116-mile drive from Lakewood, CO, expect to burn about 4.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Lakewood, CO and 9 routes heading into Lakewood, CO, covering 20 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 273 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lakewood, CO covers 273 miles and takes approximately 5h 56m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Lakewood, CO runs about 116 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lakewood, CO include Rangely, CO, Delta, CO, Holyoke, CO and Aspen, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.