How far is Holyoke, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Holyoke, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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 47m.
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.
City in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holyoke and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holyoke and Lakewood.
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Start on West Emerson Street
13 m · 7 sec · West Emerson Street
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Turn left onto South Interocean Avenue
115 m · 14 sec · South Interocean Avenue
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Turn left onto Denver Street
1 mi · 2 min · Denver Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
7.8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Dee Street
2341 ft · 39 sec · Dee Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
10.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Railway Street
990 ft · 17 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on East Weston Street
3070 ft · 52 sec · East Weston Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
18.1 mi · 27 min · US Highway 6
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Turn left onto I 76 West
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
123.8 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
635 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
5.8 mi · 11 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 Holyoke 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.
I 76 West
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Holyoke and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holyoke to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Fort Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Holyoke and 90.2 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 12:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.41 one way or $46.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holyoke and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Morgan
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 Fort Morgan.
Fort Morgan
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Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holyoke and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 158.85 mi (255.65 km).
#1 Holyoke
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,239 |
| Coordinates | 40.5844400, -102.3024100 |
| Altitude | 1139 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.80 | $55.59 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $29.99 | $59.97 |
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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