How far is Lakewood, CO from Aspen, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Aspen, CO is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Aspen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Aspen.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West
801 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
65 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 91 South: Copper Mountain, Leadville
2195 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 9th Street
599 ft · 21 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn slight left onto Harrison Avenue
916 ft · 37 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto McWethy Drive
2541 ft · 52 sec · McWethy Drive
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Turn right
13.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
42.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn right onto South Original Street
753 ft · 26 sec · South Original Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1095 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Galena Street
45 m · 7 sec · North Galena Street
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Turn left
17 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Aspen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
65 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aspen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Aspen?
The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Blue River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Lakewood and 77.4 miles from Aspen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.19 one way or $40.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aspen.
Stop Ideas Near Blue River
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 Blue River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Aspen. Straight-line distance: 99.2 mi (159.64 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aspen
Town in Pitkin County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 7,657 |
| Coordinates | 39.1911000, -106.8175400 |
| Altitude | 2405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aspen (-106.81754, 39.1911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.97 | $47.95 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $25.86 | $51.73 |
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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