How far is Lakewood, CO from Paonia, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Paonia, CO is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Paonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Paonia.
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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
747 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Laurel Street
119 m · 15 sec · Laurel Street
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1204 ft · 45 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2084 ft · 49 sec · 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
54 m · 3 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
636 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
692 ft · 19 sec · 27th Street
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Turn right onto Glen Avenue
9.8 mi · 16 min · Glen Avenue
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
55.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1674 ft · 48 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Orchard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Paonia.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Paonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Paonia?
The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Lakewood and 112.2 miles from Paonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.25 one way or $58.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Lakewood and Sunny near Paonia.
Stop Ideas Near Edwards
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 Edwards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Paonia. Straight-line distance: 146.17 mi (235.23 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paonia
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 38.8683200, -107.5920000 |
| Altitude | 1732 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paonia (-107.592, 38.86832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.25 | $58.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $32.30 | $64.61 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.73 | $69.47 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $37.47 | $74.94 |
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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