Origin
Wiggins, CO
Late night in Wiggins on Saturday
Local time
5:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Wiggins, CO to Lakewood, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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 Wiggins, CO to Lakewood, CO covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, North Wadsworth Boulevard, US Highway 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.1 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 71.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and North Wadsworth Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.1 miles on I 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and North Wadsworth Boulevard. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 71.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (East 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
7
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 63.1 mi | 1h 5m |
| North Wadsworth Boulevard | 5.8 mi | 11m |
| 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 |
| County Road 3 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Wadsworth Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins, CO and Lakewood, CO.
1
Start on this road
252 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
524 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto East Corona Avenue
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Corona Avenue
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Central Avenue
6
Continue on US Highway 6
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US Highway 6
7
Turn right onto County Road 3
439 ft
·
13 sec
·
County Road 3
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
9
Merge onto I 76
63 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CO 121
5.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on CO 121
369 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
CO 121
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.6 mi from Wiggins, CO · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 35.6 miles from Wiggins, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 76 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.1 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 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 | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
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
Lakewood, CO
Late night in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
5:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Wiggins, CO to Lakewood, CO covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, North 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 35.6 miles from Wiggins, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.74 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 71.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (East 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Wiggins, CO to Lakewood, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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