Origin
Avon, CO
Late night in Avon on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, CO to Lakewood, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
101.7 mi
164 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, CO
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Lakewood, CO
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 101.7-mile journey from Avon to Lakewood, Colorado, will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. This route is best suited as a single-day trip, especially with a modest fuel cost estimated at $15. You'll primarily navigate the Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, West 6th Avenue Freeway, and North Wadsworth Boulevard. Given its relatively short duration and lack of designated stops, this drive offers a straightforward passage between the Mountain West regions of Colorado. Plan for a fluid drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.9 miles from Avon, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway | 94.2 mi | 1h 53m |
| West 6th Avenue Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| North Wadsworth Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Avon Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Wadsworth Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
— 94.2 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, CO and Lakewood, CO.
1
Start on Avon Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Avon Road
2
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Road
3
Continue on Avon Road
261 ft
·
5 sec
·
Avon Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Road
5
Continue on Avon Road
335 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avon Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
7
Merge onto I 70
94 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 261
Toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 6
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West 6th Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto CO 121
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Wadsworth Boulevard
12
Continue on CO 121
369 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
CO 121
Trip Plan
For this 101.7-mile trip, departing earlier in the day can help you avoid heavier local traffic, particularly as you near Lakewood. Since there are no specific stops recommended and the drive is under 3 hours, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $15 for the full journey. A key tip for this route is to be prepared for the shift in road type; the transition from the Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway to the West 6th Avenue Freeway and then to North Wadsworth Boulevard will involve more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds, so stay alert to signage.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.9 miles from Avon, CO, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Avon, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avon, CO
This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Avon, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway for about 94.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Avon, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 100 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avon Road
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avon Road
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 70 / Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
94.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 261
Toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
6
100 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.32 one way
$30.65 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $16.22 | $32.45 |
| premium | $4.39 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.45 | $44.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lakewood, CO
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Georgetown, CO
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only a 5% share of highway driving. You'll experience a longer stretch of 94.2 miles on the Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway before transitioning to more urban roadways. Expect a varied driving experience, moving from potentially more open highway sections to a greater number of local road turns as you approach Lakewood. The character of the drive shifts from a more continuous path to one requiring more frequent adjustments and attention to local traffic patterns.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.2 mi on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Avon Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Avon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (Avon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (I 70 / Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 101.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 94.2 miles on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Avon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (Avon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (I 70 / Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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