How far is Lakewood, CO from La Salle, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to La Salle, CO is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 01h 19m.
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.
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and La Salle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and La Salle.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
5.4 mi · 11 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morgan
1455 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan
2906 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
21.8 mi · 22 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
1014 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 49
14.1 mi · 16 min · County Road 49
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Turn left onto County Road 44
5 mi · 8 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto County Road 39
2.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 39
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and La Salle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
21.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 La Salle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to La Salle?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Lakewood and 31.2 miles from La Salle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near La Salle.
Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochbuie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and La Salle. Straight-line distance: 48.83 mi (78.58 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Salle
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,466 |
| Coordinates | 40.3488700, -104.7019100 |
| Altitude | 1426 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Salle (-104.70191, 40.34887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.14 | $16.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
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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