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Trip from Yuma, 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 22m

Distance

149 mi

240 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Yuma County, Colorado, United States

Yuma, CO

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city in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

Lakewood, CO

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Trip Overview

This 149-mile drive from Yuma, CO, to Lakewood, CO, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using Highway 34 and Highway 6, with some segments on West 8th Avenue, indicating a route that emphasizes local roads over interstate travel. With a projected fuel cost of around $23, this journey through the Mountain West region is budget-friendly. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for a more engaged driving experience rather than a simple highway cruise. It's a straightforward connection between two points within Colorado, perfect for a quick relocation or a visit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

74.5 miles from Yuma, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 8th Avenue — —
Highway 34 — —
Highway 6 — —
CO 121 — —
CO 121 South — —
North Wadsworth Boulevard — —
South Wadsworth Boulevard — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 8th Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, CO and Lakewood, CO.

1

Start on South Ash Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Ash Street
2

Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

28 mi · 34 min · West 8th Avenue
3

Continue on US Highway 34

21 mi · 24 min · US Highway 34
4

Turn right onto US Highway 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · US Highway 6
5

Take the ramp slight right

0.1 mi · 19 sec
6

Merge slight left

91 mi · 1 hr 33 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
8

Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · CO 121 South: Wadsworth Boulevard
9

Turn left onto North Wadsworth Boulevard

5.8 mi · 11 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard
10

Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard

367 ft · 15 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 22 minute drive, starting in Yuma and heading to Lakewood, CO, you have ample flexibility. Since it's a single-day trip with no designated stops, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic closer to Lakewood. The estimated fuel cost is $23, so ensure your vehicle is fueled before you depart Yuma. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making more frequent directional changes than on a typical highway route. The lack of a specified longest stretch means you should be mindful of gas stations and rest stops as you go.

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 74.5 miles from Yuma, CO, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

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 33 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.5 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m

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 Yuma, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Yuma, CO

This is one driving day of about 149 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Yuma, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lochbuie, CO

75 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

Brush, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lochbuie, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Yuma, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Glassi Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brush, Colorado

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 53.2

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19708427722

Visit website

VICTOR'S SUSHI

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brush, Colorado

1 mi

Santiago's Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Morgan, Colorado

1.2 mi

Glassi Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 53.2

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19708427722

Visit website

VICTOR'S SUSHI

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.2

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19708427740

Wendy's

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 53.2

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19708425959

Visit website

McDonald's

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.2

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+19708422717

Visit website

Santiago's Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.8

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19708672214

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 63.8

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19708673030

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Carrillo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.2

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–1:30 pm

+19708424737

Little Bamboo

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.8

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+19708671827

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 127.7

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 127.7

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 127.7

Henderson, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18889982546

Visit website

Belmar Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 149

Lakewood, Colorado

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13039877800

Visit website

Water World

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 138.3

Federal Heights, Colorado

+13034277873

Visit website

Sister City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 149

Lakewood, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13039877800

Visit website

Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 149

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18666369969

Visit website

Larimer Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 138.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17208051973

Visit website

VR ARCADE USA

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 138.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17202899583

Visit website

Skyline Beer Garden

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 138.3

Denver, Colorado

+13035346161

Visit website

Daniels & Fisher

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 138.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13038770742

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.45 one way

$44.90 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $23.77 $47.54
premium $4.39 $25.78 $51.55
diesel $5.61 $32.90 $65.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.7 0 $15.64 $7.15
Efficient EV 37.3 0 $13.04 $5.96
EV Truck/SUV 59.6 0 $20.86 $9.54

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Yuma, CO

Night in Yuma on Saturday

Local time

10:37 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakewood, CO

Night in Lakewood on Saturday

Local time

10:37 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

39 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 22m 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?

Expect a driving experience that is decidedly 'turn-heavy' as you traverse 149 miles across Colorado. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies on local roads and state highways like Highway 34 and Highway 6, meaning you won't encounter the typical interstate monotony. The absence of a 'longest stretch' statistic further suggests frequent turns and changes in road conditions. This drive will likely feel more like navigating through towns and varied landscapes than a steady, high-speed journey. Be prepared for a more engaging and potentially slower pace due to the nature of these roads.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 8th Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Yuma, CO to Lakewood, CO is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yuma, CO to Lakewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 149 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yuma, CO to Lakewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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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