How far is Rangely, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Rangely, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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 04h 43m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rangely and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rangely and Lakewood.
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Start on West Main Street
55 mi · 1 hr 29 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
37.1 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1401 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Whiteriver Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whiteriver Avenue
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Continue on Whiteriver Avenue
3085 ft · 1 min · Whiteriver Avenue
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Take the ramp left
64 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right
2164 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
171.1 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Rangely and Lakewood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Whiteriver Avenue
Merge slight left
171 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rangely and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rangely to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Rangely and 136.6 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 7:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.57 one way or $71.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rangely and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Gypsum
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 Gypsum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rangely and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 199.12 mi (320.46 km).
#1 Rangely
Town in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,300 |
| Coordinates | 40.0874800, -108.8048300 |
| Altitude | 1595 |
| 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: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $35.57 | $71.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $39.29 | $78.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $42.24 | $84.48 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $45.57 | $91.14 |
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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