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Trip from Lakewood, CO to Burlington, CO

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Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

173.6 mi

279 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 53m ★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

Lakewood, CO

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city in and county seat of Kit Carson, Colorado, United States

Burlington, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakewood, CO to Burlington, CO covers 173.6 miles and takes about 3h 4m 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 $26.16 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

86.8 miles from Lakewood, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 173.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,600 ft 4,166 ft

Total Climb

724 ft

Total Descent

2,078 ft

Highest Point

5,600 ft

~86.8 mi in

Elevation Range

1,434 ft

Notable High Points

5,555 ft at ~37.2 miles +40 ft prominence
5,600 ft at ~86.8 miles +185 ft prominence
5,412 ft at ~111.6 miles +20 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lakewood, CO to Burlington, CO is easy. At 3h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakewood, CO to Burlington, 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
North Valley Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 70 Unavailable Refreshing
Grand Army of the Republic Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Dwight D 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 Burlington, CO.

1

Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
2

Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 East: Denver

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 6 East: Denver
3

Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

2.7 mi · 3 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
5

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

3.2 mi · 4 min · North Valley Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction

0.2 mi · 19 sec · I 70: Limon, Grand Junction
7

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
9

Merge slight left

9.0 mi · 12 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

2.4 mi · 2 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
11

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

151 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 385, I 70 Business: Lincoln Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 385, I 70 Business: Lincoln Street
13

Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · South Lincoln Street
14

Turn right onto Rose Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Rose Avenue
15

Turn left onto 15th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 15th Street
16

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 86.8 miles from Lakewood, CO, or about 1h 32m 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 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 86.8 miles or 1h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, 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 173.6 miles and 3h 4m.

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 86.8 mi from Lakewood, CO · 1h 32m into the drive

census designated place in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Byers, CO

87 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

Byers, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Byers, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.8 miles from Lakewood, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burlington, CO

The final approach into Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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

$26.16 one way

$52.31 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $27.69 $55.39
premium $4.39 $30.03 $60.06
diesel $5.61 $38.33 $76.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.1 0 $18.23 $8.33
Efficient EV 43.4 0 $15.19 $6.94
EV Truck/SUV 69.4 0 $24.30 $11.11

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Lakewood, CO

Morning in Lakewood on Wednesday

Local time

11:22 AM

MDT

Current temp

45°F

Partly Cloudy

SW 8 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:18AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:18AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Destination

Burlington, CO

Morning in Burlington on Wednesday

Local time

11:22 AM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Partly Cloudy

W 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:18AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:18AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

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

1 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

3h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Burlington, CO covers 173.6 miles and takes about 3h 4m 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 86.8 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 $26.16 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lakewood, CO to Burlington, CO is easy. At 3h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakewood, CO to Burlington, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakewood, CO to Burlington, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,166 ft to 5,600 ft elevation with about 724 ft of total climbing. There are 3 notable high points along the way.

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