How far is Mountain Village, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Mountain Village, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 321 miles (516.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Village and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Village and Lakewood.
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Start on Gold Hill Court
109 m · 17 sec · Gold Hill Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hang Glider Drive
825 ft · 38 sec · Hang Glider Drive
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Turn right onto Benchmark Drive
1604 ft · 1 min · Benchmark Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Village Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Mountain Village Boulevard
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Turn sharp right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.7 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.3 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
29.9 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Confluence Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.2 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G50 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on 32 Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
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Turn right
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
225.4 mi · 4 hr 13 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 Mountain Village and Lakewood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
225 mi · 04h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Mountain Village and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Village to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 321 miles (516.6 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Rifle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.6 miles from Mountain Village and 142.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.8 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 5:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.90 one way or $83.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Village and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Rifle
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 Rifle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Village and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 193.19 mi (310.91 km).
#1 Mountain Village
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 37.9313800, -107.8564500 |
| Altitude | 2926 |
| 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: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $46.27 | $92.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $49.75 | $99.50 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $53.67 | $107.34 |
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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