How far is Silt, CO from Lakewood, CO?

The driving distance from Silt, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.67 mi
02h 51m
Flight
137.44 mi
221.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.44 mi
Kilometers
221.19 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.67 mi
Kilometers
276.27 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM MDT
Return by in Silt
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silt
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silt
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Vail
CO

Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From Silt
85.7 mi
01h 25m
To Lakewood
85.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Silt and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silt and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    34 m · 7 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    611 ft · 22 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    587 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 9th Street

    4 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto 9th Street

    1002 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    164.1 mi · 3 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Wadsworth Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard

    112 m · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silt and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
9th Street
165 mi · 96%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
4.85 mi · 3%
North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.41 mi · 1%
US 6 East
0.34 mi
CO 121 South
0.21 mi
North 7th Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

9th Street

Merge slight left

164 mi · 03h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vail
01h 25m from Silt
Leave By
12:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silt and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Silt to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Silt and 85.9 miles from Lakewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 12:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.41 one way or $44.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Silt and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Vail

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vail, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vail.

BUS

Vail, Colorado

3 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

25 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

57 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

59 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silt and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 137.44 mi (221.19 km).

Silt

#1 Silt

Human settlement in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America

Population3,109
Coordinates39.5485900, -107.6561700
Altitude1663
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population157,429
Coordinates39.7047100, -105.0813700
Altitude1682
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Avenue (-107.65617, 39.548692)
End: South Wadsworth Boulevard (-105.081428, 39.70471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $22.41
Round trip
$44.82
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $22.41 $44.82
Mid-grade $4.08 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $4.39 $26.61 $53.22
Diesel $4.74 $28.71 $57.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Silt and Lakewood. The current time is 03:19:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.