How far is Stratmoor, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Stratmoor, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Douglas 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 Stratmoor and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratmoor and Lakewood.
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Start on Maxwell Street
906 ft · 29 sec · Maxwell Street
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Turn left
3102 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Venetucci Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Venetucci Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1621 ft · 35 sec · Lake Avenue
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Continue on South Circle Drive
138 m · 15 sec · South Circle Drive
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Turn left onto I 25 North: Denver
1931 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
60.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
800 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
1.5 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 Stratmoor 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.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
60.9 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stratmoor and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stratmoor to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Stratmoor and 40.7 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stratmoor and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
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 Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratmoor and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 66.31 mi (106.71 km).
#1 Stratmoor
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado
| Population | 6,900 |
| Coordinates | 38.7738800, -104.7797000 |
| Altitude | 1764 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.45 | $26.91 |
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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