Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
73.6 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripThe drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Lakewood, CO covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cascade Avenue, West Bijou Street, I 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.8 miles from Colorado Springs, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 73.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cascade Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Bijou Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monument Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs, CO and Lakewood, CO.
Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 25
Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Keep slight left to continue on US 6
Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 73.6 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, CO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Colorado Springs, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colorado Springs, CO
This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 1h 12m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Colorado Springs, CO
A short stop after about 73.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.45 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
| midgrade | $3.85 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| premium | $4.15 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $10.87 | $21.73 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Colorado Springs on Saturday
Local time
2:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
2:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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