Road Trips from Lakewood, CO
Lakewood's road trip options offer a solid mix for a weekend escape. You've got several destinations within a 2-hour drive, suitable for a day trip, some with parks and varied terrain. For longer hauls, there are options stretching up to 4.5 hours, primarily highway routes, that could work for an overnight or a very full day. Consider the drive profile – many are local, turn-heavy routes, while others are more straightforward highway stretches.
Total Routes
27
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
18
Under 2 hours
10 total in this range
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
12 total in this range
Lamar, CO
4h 6m214 mi one way
Springfield, CO
5h 3m261.1 mi one way
Ouray, CO
6h 30m328.3 mi one way
Rangely, CO
5h 56m272.6 mi one way
Clifton, CO
4h 22m233.7 mi one way
Clifton is 233.7 miles away, a 4.4-hour highway-focused drive with a score of 8. This route provides access to Colorado National Monument, making it a substantial trip for those seeking a significant park experience.
Long-haul ideas
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Lamar, CO
4h 6m214 mi one way
Springfield, CO
5h 3m261.1 mi one way
Rocky Ford, CO
3h 27m167.8 mi one way
La Salle, CO
1h 19m62.3 mi one way
Lamar, CO
4h 6m214 mi one way
Ouray, CO
6h 30m328.3 mi one way
Clifton, CO
4h 22m233.7 mi one way
Paonia, CO
4h 56m224.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers good driving conditions for most routes, especially the highway-focused ones. Local drives with potential climbs are best tackled when high-altitude sections are clear of snow.
Summer
Summer is ideal for all routes, particularly those leading to parks like Colorado National Monument or Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
Fall
Fall provides excellent visibility for highway drives and scenic views on the turn-heavy local routes. Mountain passes on some routes should be monitored for early snow.
Winter
Winter road conditions can vary significantly; highway routes are generally more reliable. Local drives, especially those with high-altitude sections, may present challenges.
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