How far is Lakewood, CO from Ouray, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Ouray, CO is about 328.3 miles (528.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Ouray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Ouray.
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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
224.5 mi · 4 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1290 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 32 Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 50
11.7 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 50
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto G50 Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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Continue on G Road
1.1 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1068 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Confluence Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Confluence Drive
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Take the exit slight right
767 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
20.8 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Townsend Avenue
36.3 mi · 50 min · South Townsend Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Ouray.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
225 mi · 04h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Ouray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Ouray?
The road trip is about 328.3 miles (528.3 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
New Castle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Lakewood and 164.3 miles from Ouray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.9 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 $42.82 one way or $85.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Ouray.
Stop Ideas Near New Castle
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 New Castle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Ouray. Straight-line distance: 181.43 mi (291.98 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ouray
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,046 |
| Coordinates | 38.0227700, -107.6714500 |
| Altitude | 2375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ouray (-107.67145, 38.02277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $42.82 | $85.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $47.29 | $94.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $50.85 | $101.70 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $54.85 | $109.71 |
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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