How far is Leadville, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Leadville, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America
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 Leadville and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leadville and Lakewood.
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Start on Harrison Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
16 m · 2 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn slight right onto Harrison Avenue
88 m · 16 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
634 ft · 33 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Poplar Street
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East
1738 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
65.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leadville and Lakewood.
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 East
Merge slight left
65.4 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leadville and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leadville to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silver Plume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Leadville and 48 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leadville and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Plume
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 Silver Plume.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leadville and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 71.8 mi (115.55 km).
#1 Leadville
Statutory city and county seat of Lake County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,773 |
| Coordinates | 39.2508200, -106.2925200 |
| Altitude | 3097 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.80 | $27.61 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
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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