How far is Lakewood, CO from Salida, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Salida, CO is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Salida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Salida.
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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
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Mesa Lane
827 ft · 24 sec · Mesa Lane
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Turn left onto Crestone Avenue
847 ft · 23 sec · Crestone Avenue
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Continue on Crestone Avenue
1632 ft · 47 sec · Crestone Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poncha Boulevard
92 m · 14 sec · Poncha Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
567 ft · 16 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto I Street
46 m · 7 sec · I Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · I Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Salida.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Salida?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Lakewood and 66.3 miles from Salida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salida.
Stop Ideas Near Fairplay
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 Fairplay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Salida. Straight-line distance: 94.62 mi (152.28 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.5347200, -105.9989000 |
| Altitude | 2159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salida (-105.9989, 38.53472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $19.11 | $38.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
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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