Origin
Lamar, CO
Morning in Lamar on Monday
Local time
11:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lamar, CO to Lakewood, CO
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
214.4 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, CO
Cedric Fauntleroy
Trip Overview
The drive from Lamar, CO to Lakewood, CO covers 214.4 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, US 287 North, I 70 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.49 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
107.2 miles from Lamar, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 214.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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 3h 39m 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 Lamar, CO to Lakewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 287 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lamar, CO and Lakewood, CO.
1
Start on West Elm Street
436 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Elm Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue straight
5.7 mi
·
7 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Limon
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 287 North: Limon
5
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon
108 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
US 287 North: Limon
6
Turn left onto I 70 West: Denver
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 70 West: Denver
7
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
12
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 25 South: Colorado Springs
14
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Valley Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 6
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 6
17
Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 6th Avenue Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
19
Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wadsworth Boulevard
20
Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
367 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Wadsworth Boulevard
21
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 107.2 miles from Lamar, CO, or about 1h 49m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 1h 49m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lamar, 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 Lamar, CO
This is one driving day of about 214.4 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lamar, 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 107.2 mi from Lamar, CO · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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
Arriving in Lakewood, CO
The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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
$32.49 one way
$64.98 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $34.47 | $68.95 |
| premium | $4.43 | $37.42 | $74.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.63 | $95.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.51 | $10.29 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.76 | $8.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.02 | $13.72 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Lakewood, CO
Morning in Lakewood on Monday
Local time
11:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
25 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 39m 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 Lamar, CO to Lakewood, CO covers 214.4 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, US 287 North, I 70 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.2 miles from Lamar, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.49 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 39m 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 Lamar, CO to Lakewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lamar, CO to Lakewood, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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