How far is Lakewood, CO from Silt, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Silt, CO is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Silt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Silt.
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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
163.8 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Silt
1011 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto 9th Street
580 ft · 11 sec · 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street
41 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
597 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
611 ft · 22 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Silt.
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
164 mi · 03h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Silt?
The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Lakewood and 86 miles from Silt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 10:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.41 one way or $44.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silt.
Stop Ideas Near Vail
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 Vail.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Silt. Straight-line distance: 137.44 mi (221.19 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silt
Human settlement in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,109 |
| Coordinates | 39.5485900, -107.6561700 |
| Altitude | 1663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silt (-107.65617, 39.54859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.61 | $53.22 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $28.71 | $57.41 |
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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