How far is Lakewood, CO from Pagosa Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Pagosa Springs, CO is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
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.
Human settlement in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Pagosa Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Pagosa Springs.
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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
57.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
108 m · 21 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Lewis Street
111 m · 10 sec · Lewis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Pagosa 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Pagosa Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Pagosa Springs?
The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?
Poncha Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Lakewood and 133.6 miles from Pagosa Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198 miles (318.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 $34.87 one way or $69.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Pagosa Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Poncha Springs
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 Poncha Springs.
Poncha Springs, CO
Salida, CO
Buena Vista, CO
Gunnison-Downtown, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Pagosa Springs. Straight-line distance: 197.95 mi (318.57 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pagosa Springs
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,132 |
| Coordinates | 37.2694500, -107.0097600 |
| Altitude | 2172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pagosa Springs (-107.00976, 37.26945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $34.87 | $69.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $38.51 | $77.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $41.41 | $82.81 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $44.67 | $89.34 |
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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