How far is Lakewood, CO from Durango, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Durango, CO is about 327.2 miles (526.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 07h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Durango.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Durango.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
870 ft · 24 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 285 South
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue Freeway
106.4 mi · 2 hr 19 min · West Hampden Avenue Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
40.4 mi · 51 min
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Turn slight left
23.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto West Highway 112
13.1 mi · 19 min · West Highway 112
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on US 160
10.5 mi · 14 min · US 160
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Continue straight
46.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
605 ft · 31 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Durango.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Hampden Avenue Freeway
Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue Freeway
106 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Durango.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Durango?
The road trip is about 327.2 miles (526.5 km) and usually takes 07h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saguache is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Lakewood and 163.6 miles from Durango.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.67 one way or $85.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Durango.
Stop Ideas Near Saguache
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 Saguache.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Durango. Straight-line distance: 225.99 mi (363.7 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durango
City in and county seat of La Plata County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 19,690 |
| Coordinates | 37.2752800, -107.8800700 |
| Altitude | 1991 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durango (-107.88007, 37.27528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $42.67 | $85.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $47.13 | $94.26 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $50.67 | $101.34 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $54.66 | $109.33 |
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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