How far is El Jebel, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from El Jebel, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Jebel and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Jebel and Lakewood.
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Start on El Jebel Road
87 m · 8 sec · El Jebel Road
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Turn right
17.2 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto 27th Street
693 ft · 14 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
621 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Midland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
2084 ft · 51 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1204 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Laurel Street
740 ft · 38 sec · Laurel Street
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Take the exit left
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
145.3 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.4 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 El Jebel and Lakewood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Laurel Street
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Jebel and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Jebel to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from El Jebel and 85.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 12:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.37 one way or $44.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Jebel and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Vail
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 Vail.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Jebel and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 109.14 mi (175.65 km).
#1 El Jebel
Census designated place
| Population | 3,801 |
| Coordinates | 39.3949800, -107.0903300 |
| Altitude | 1976 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.37 | $44.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.57 | $53.13 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
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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