Origin
Lakewood, CO
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, CO to Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, CO
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Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
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Trip Overview
Lakewood, CO to Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO is 37.8 miles and takes about 56 minutes via CanAm Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region and Colorado, offering a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into your schedule. You'll encounter a mix of road types, making it a practical option for a quick transition between locations. Consider this route for its simplicity and manageable duration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CanAm Highway | 16.4 mi | 22m |
| Heartland Expressway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| South Wadsworth Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| County Road 16 | 2 mi | 4m |
| Mary Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| County Road 31 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Henry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CanAm Highway
— 16.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, CO and Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO.
1
Start on CO 121
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
South Wadsworth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morgan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 76
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 85
16 mi
·
22 min
·
CanAm Highway
Exit 12
Toward US 85 North: Greeley
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto County Road 16
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 16
7
Turn left onto County Road 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 31
8
Turn right onto Mary Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mary Avenue
9
Turn right onto Henry Street
277 ft
·
12 sec
·
Henry Street
10
Arrive at destination
Henry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Lakewood, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 5.4 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morgan
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morga...
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 76 / Heartland Expressway
Merge onto I 76 / Heartland Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 85 / CanAm Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 85 / CanAm Highway toward US 85 North: Greeley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward US 85 North: Greeley
4
34.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
County Road 16
Turn right onto County Road 16
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.70 one way
$11.39 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
Late night in Aristocrat Ranchettes on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
56m 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 is a mixed drive, with 31% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches on the CanAm Highway, Heartland Expressway, and South Wadsworth Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted segment is 16.4 miles on the CanAm Highway. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The road's character shifts gradually, moving from broader thoroughfares to more localized routes.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on CanAm Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 76 / Heartland Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lakewood, CO to Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Morgan along the way.
Fort Morgan
5.4 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on CanAm Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 76 / Heartland Expressway): 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 Aristocrat Ranchettes, 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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