How far is Palisade, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Palisade, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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.
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palisade and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palisade and Lakewood.
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Start on Main Street
1513 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto G Road
1.5 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Beaver Tail Tunnel
80.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Beaver Tail Tunnel
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Continue on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
130.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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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 Palisade 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.
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Continue on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
131 mi · 02h 30m
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 Palisade and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palisade to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Palisade and 114 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 9:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.73 one way or $59.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palisade and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palisade and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 179.3 mi (288.56 km).
#1 Palisade
Town in Colorado
| Population | 2,797 |
| Coordinates | 39.1102600, -108.3509200 |
| Altitude | 1441 |
| 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: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $32.84 | $65.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $35.30 | $70.61 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $38.09 | $76.17 |
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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