Origin
Lakewood, CO
Morning in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, CO to Wiggins, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, CO to Wiggins, CO covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Heartland Expressway, South Wadsworth Boulevard, US Highway 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.2 miles on Heartland Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 70.8 miles, with most of the trip on Heartland Expressway and South Wadsworth Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.2 miles on Heartland Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Heartland Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 63.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Heartland Expressway and South Wadsworth Boulevard. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 76 / Heartland Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morgan
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morga...
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 76 / Heartland Expressway
Merge onto I 76 / Heartland Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 76 / Heartland Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Heartland Expressway toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
5
70.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
East Corona Avenue
Turn left onto East Corona Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lakewood, CO to Wiggins, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Morgan along the way.
Fort Morgan
5.4 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Expressway | 63.2 mi | 1h 5m |
| South Wadsworth Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 6 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Corona Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Heartland Expressway
— 63.2 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, CO and Wiggins, CO.
1
Start on CO 121
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
South Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morgan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 76
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Wiggins
7
Continue on US Highway 6
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
US Highway 6
8
Continue on West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Central Avenue
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto East Corona Avenue
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Corona Avenue
11
Turn slight right onto East 2nd Avenue
524 ft
·
25 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
12
Turn right
252 ft
·
18 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.4 mi from Lakewood, CO · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Lakewood, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Heartland Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.2 miles.
Arriving in Wiggins, CO
The final approach into Wiggins, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.67 one way
$21.33 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Wiggins, CO
Morning in Wiggins on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Wiggins, CO covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Heartland Expressway, South Wadsworth Boulevard, US Highway 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 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 $10.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 76 / Heartland Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lakewood, CO to Wiggins, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Morgan along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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