How far is Bayfield, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Bayfield, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 308.2 miles (496 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayfield and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayfield and Lakewood.
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Start on South Buck Highway
1565 ft · 33 sec · South Buck Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
67 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
93 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
38 mi · 49 min
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on Pagosa Street
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pagosa Street
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
13.1 mi · 19 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Gunbarrel Road
23.1 mi · 33 min · Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on 8th Street
1780 ft · 43 sec · 8th Street
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Turn straight
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight
40.2 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
1151 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
32.5 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · 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 Bayfield and Lakewood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 285 North
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bayfield and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayfield to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 308.2 miles (496 km) and usually takes 05h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bonanza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Bayfield and 154.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.23 one way or $80.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayfield and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Bonanza
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonanza.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayfield and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 218.79 mi (352.11 km).
#1 Bayfield
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,586 |
| Coordinates | 37.2255600, -107.5981100 |
| Altitude | 2103 |
| 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: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $40.23 | $80.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $44.43 | $88.87 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $47.77 | $95.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $51.54 | $103.08 |
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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