How far is Telluride, CO from Lakewood, CO?
The driving distance from Telluride, CO to Lakewood, CO is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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Flight 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 05h 56m.
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.
City in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Telluride and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Telluride and Lakewood.
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Start on West Colorado Avenue
2862 ft · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Colorado Avenue
26 m · 5 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Turn straight onto CO 145
567 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
12.7 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.3 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
25.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
2708 ft · 1 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
1031 ft · 28 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillcrest Drive
47 m · 6 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillcrest Drive
2575 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Hillcrest Drive
40 m · 4 sec · South Hillcrest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Hillcrest Drive
2300 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
6 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
116.6 mi · 2 hr 37 min · US 50
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 12 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 Telluride and Lakewood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 50
Continue on US 50
117 mi · 02h 37m
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 Telluride and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Telluride to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Pitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Telluride and 160.6 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.6 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 5:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Telluride and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Pitkin
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 Pitkin.
Gunnison-Downtown, CO
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Buena Vista, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Telluride and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 191.08 mi (307.52 km).
#1 Telluride
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,416 |
| Coordinates | 37.9374900, -107.8122900 |
| Altitude | 2680 |
| 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: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $41.86 | $83.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $49.71 | $99.41 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $53.62 | $107.25 |
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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