How far is Pagosa Springs, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Pagosa Springs, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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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.
Human settlement in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pagosa Springs and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pagosa Springs and Lakewood.
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Start on Lewis Street
111 m · 12 sec · Lewis Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
108 m · 21 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Pagosa Street
57.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pagosa Street
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
13.1 mi · 19 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Gunbarrel Road
23.1 mi · 33 min · Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on 8th Street
1780 ft · 43 sec · 8th Street
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Turn straight
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight
40.2 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
1151 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
32.5 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · 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 Pagosa Springs and Lakewood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 285 North
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 34m
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 Pagosa Springs and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pagosa Springs to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Poncha Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Pagosa Springs and 133.7 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198 miles (318.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 7:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.87 one way or $69.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pagosa Springs and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Poncha Springs
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 Poncha Springs.
Poncha Springs, CO
Salida, CO
Buena Vista, CO
Gunnison-Downtown, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pagosa Springs and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 197.95 mi (318.57 km).
#1 Pagosa Springs
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,132 |
| Coordinates | 37.2694500, -107.0097600 |
| Altitude | 2172 |
| 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: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $34.87 | $69.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $38.51 | $77.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $41.41 | $82.81 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $44.67 | $89.34 |
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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