How far is Lakewood, CO from Steamboat Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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 19m.
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.
Town in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Steamboat Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Steamboat Springs.
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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
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CO 9 North: Silverthorne, Dillon
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 9 North: Silverthorne
90 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue River Parkway
5.3 mi · 9 min · Blue River Parkway
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Continue straight
31.9 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
47.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 6th Street
62 m · 11 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right
44 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Steamboat 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.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 01h 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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Steamboat Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Steamboat Springs?
The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Silverthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Lakewood and 75.9 miles from Steamboat Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 10:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.78 one way or $39.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Steamboat Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Silverthorne
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 Silverthorne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Steamboat Springs. Straight-line distance: 107.07 mi (172.32 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Steamboat Springs
County seat city in Routt County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.4849800, -106.8317200 |
| Altitude | 2052 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steamboat Springs (-106.83172, 40.48498)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $25.34 | $50.69 |
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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