Origin
Lakewood, CO
Afternoon in Lakewood on Wednesday
Local time
12:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, CO to Alamosa, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
236.6 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
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6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, CO
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Alamosa, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, CO to Alamosa, CO covers 236.6 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6 East, West 6th Avenue Freeway, I 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.3 miles from Lakewood, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 236.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakewood, CO to Alamosa, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 6th Avenue Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monument Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 6 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, CO and Alamosa, CO.
1
Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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South Wadsworth Boulevard
2
Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 East: Denver
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 6 East: Denver
3
Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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West 6th Avenue Freeway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
0.6 mi
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59 sec
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I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 25 South: Colorado Springs
6
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
North Valley Highway
7
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
8
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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Ronald Reagan Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
10
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
12 min
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John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
11
Continue on North Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
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North Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
29th Street
13
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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13th Street
15
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
16
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
6.1 mi
·
7 min
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North Freeway
17
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
41 mi
·
40 min
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John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
2.8 mi
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4 min
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South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
19
Turn right onto West 7th Street
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
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West 7th Street
20
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Broadway Avenue
21
Continue on Denver Avenue
522 ft
·
18 sec
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Denver Avenue
22
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Fourth Street
23
Turn right onto Ross Avenue
66 ft
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2 sec
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Ross Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.3 miles from Lakewood, CO, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.3 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alamosa, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakewood, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lakewood, CO
This is one driving day of about 236.6 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakewood, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.3 mi from Lakewood, CO · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.3 miles from Lakewood, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alamosa, CO
The final approach into Alamosa, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alamosa, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.65 one way
$71.30 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $37.74 | $75.49 |
| premium | $4.39 | $40.93 | $81.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.24 | $104.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.84 | $11.36 |
| Efficient EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.70 | $9.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.12 | $15.14 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Alamosa, CO
Afternoon in Alamosa on Wednesday
Local time
12:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lakewood, CO to Alamosa, CO covers 236.6 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6 East, West 6th Avenue Freeway, I 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.3 miles from Lakewood, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakewood, CO to Alamosa, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakewood, CO to Alamosa, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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