How far is Lakewood, CO from Cedaredge, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Cedaredge, CO is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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.
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Cedaredge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Cedaredge.
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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
199.4 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: De Beque
1686 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Roan Creek Road
539 ft · 10 sec · Roan Creek Road
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Continue on De Beque Cutoff Road
11.1 mi · 27 min · De Beque Cutoff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
40.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto Northwest Aspen Avenue
719 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Aspen Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 3rd Street
31 m · 4 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Cedaredge.
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 70 West
Merge slight left
199 mi · 03h 41m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Cedaredge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Cedaredge?
The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.7 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?
Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.3 miles from Lakewood and 129.6 miles from Cedaredge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 97 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 6:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.80 one way or $67.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Sunny near Cedaredge.
Stop Ideas Near Gypsum
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 Gypsum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Cedaredge. Straight-line distance: 161.9 mi (260.56 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedaredge
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 38.9016500, -107.9264500 |
| Altitude | 1899 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedaredge (-107.92645, 38.90165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $33.80 | $67.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $37.33 | $74.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $40.13 | $80.27 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $43.30 | $86.59 |
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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