Origin
Commerce City, CO
Late night in Commerce City on Tuesday
Local time
2:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commerce City, CO to Westminster, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commerce City, CO
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Westminster, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Commerce City and Westminster, this 7.7-mile connection is an efficient way to navigate the Mountain West region. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 14 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is straightforward, as you will likely spend only about $1 on fuel for the duration of the drive. The route utilizes a combination of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the Denver–Boulder Turnpike, and West 80th Avenue to get you to your destination. Because the distance is so short, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to move between these two Colorado locations without significant logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West 80th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Federal Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 77th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Vasquez Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce City, CO and Westminster, CO.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
55 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Dexter Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dexter Street
3
Turn right
148 ft
·
16 sec
4
Turn left
96 ft
·
12 sec
5
At end of road, turn left onto East 60th Avenue
200 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 60th Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 6; US 85; CO 2
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Vasquez Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 270 West: Boulder
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 270
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 36
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto US 287
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Federal Boulevard
13
Turn left onto West 80th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 80th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lowell Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 77th Avenue
16
Turn right onto Newton Street
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
Newton Street
17
Arrive at destination
Newton Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dexter Street
At end of road, turn right onto Dexter Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 6; US 85; CO 2 / North Vasquez Boulevard
Turn right onto US 6; US 85; CO 2 / North Vasquez Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 270 West: Boulder
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 West: Boulder
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.32 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Westminster, CO
Late night in Westminster on Tuesday
Local time
2:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 turn-heavy local drive that balances short bursts of speed with urban navigation. With highway travel accounting for 28% of the journey, you will spend most of your time on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 2.9-mile segment along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This configuration creates a stop-and-go experience that requires you to remain attentive to frequent turns and road transitions. It is not a monotonous highway haul; instead, the route demands consistent focus as you shift from major thoroughfares onto local streets like West 80th Avenue.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Dexter Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 7.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dexter Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (US 6; US 85; CO 2 / North Vasquez Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Westminster, CO
Full guide →Founded 1859
Westminster is a city of about 115,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies northwest of Denver in Adams and Jefferson counties.
Top landmarks
- • Bowles House — listed on the NRHP in Colorado
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Denver–Boulder Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Westminster, 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 0.1 miles (Dexter Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (US 6; US 85; CO 2 / North Vasquez Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westminster, 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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