How far is Ault, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Ault, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ault and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ault and Lakewood.
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Start on 1st Street
701 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
2583 ft · 1 min · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on County Road 35
3 mi · 7 min · County Road 35
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Continue on Fall Line Road
2598 ft · 1 min · Fall Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fall Line Road
4 m · 1 sec · County Road 74
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Exit the rotary onto County Road 74
1 mi · 1 min · County Road 74
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 74
40 m · 2 sec · County Road 74
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 74
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 74
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Continue on East Harmony Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
3128 ft · 2 min · East 4th Avenue
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Continue on East Harmony Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on County Road 74
2.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 74
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Continue on Harmony Road
4 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road
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Turn left onto I 25 South
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
800 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ault and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ault and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ault to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Ault and 40.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ault and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ault and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 63.39 mi (102.02 km).
#1 Ault
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,126 |
| Coordinates | 40.5824800, -104.7319100 |
| Altitude | 1505 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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