How far is Lakewood, CO from Glenwood Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Glenwood Springs, CO is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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 56m.
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.
Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Glenwood Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Glenwood Springs.
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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
144.9 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 82 East: Glenwood Springs, Aspen
975 ft · 34 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Laurel Street
65 m · 9 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
138 m · 22 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
37 m · 5 sec · Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Glenwood Springs.
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
145 mi · 02h 45m
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 Lakewood and Sunny near Glenwood Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Glenwood Springs?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Lakewood and 76.4 miles from Glenwood Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 $19.93 one way or $39.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Glenwood Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
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 Frisco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Glenwood Springs. Straight-line distance: 119.86 mi (192.89 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenwood Springs
City in Colorado
| Population | 10,222 |
| Coordinates | 39.5505400, -107.3247800 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood Springs (-107.32478, 39.55054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.67 | $47.33 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
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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