Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snowmass Village, CO
Chris F
Lenado, CO
Max Parada
Snowmass Village to Lenado is 15 miles and takes about 45m via Woody Creek Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct trip stays within Colorado's Mountain West region. It's a straightforward connection between two nearby communities, perfect for a quick transfer or a leisurely exploration of the immediate area. Given its brevity, you can easily fit this into a larger travel plan or enjoy it as a standalone excursion without feeling rushed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woody Creek Road | 8.1 mi | 31m |
| Brush Creek Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Upper River Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| CO 82 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Smith Hill Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Owl Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Snowmass Village, CO and Lenado, CO.
Start on Owl Creek Road
At end of road, turn right onto Brush Creek Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 10
Continue on CR 10
Turn left onto CO 82
Continue on CO 82
Turn sharp right onto CR 17A
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 17A
Turn straight onto CR 17
Turn right onto CR 18
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Brush Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto CR 10 / Brush Creek Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn sharp right onto CR 17A / Smith Hill Way
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 17A / Smith Hill Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto CR 18 / Woody Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.58 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| premium | $4.90 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Snowmass Village on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Lenado on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with only a 5% highway share. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of driving on Woody Creek Road for 8.1 miles. Expect to transition from any highway segments relatively early, settling into a more local cruising pace for the majority of the trip. The profile suggests a focus on local road conditions rather than high-speed travel.
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 0.1 miles in near Brush Creek Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brush Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CR 10 / Brush Creek Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (CR 17A / Smith Hill Way): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
Total Climb
1,173 ft
Total Descent
839 ft
Highest Point
8,528 ft
~15 mi in
Elevation Range
1,173 ft
Founded 1910
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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