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Trip from Eagle, CO to Westminster, 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 33m

Distance

128.3 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m

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

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town in and county seat of Eagle County, Colorado, United States

Eagle, CO

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city in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States

Westminster, CO

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Trip Overview

This 128.3-mile drive from Eagle, CO to Westminster, CO is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 33 minutes. You'll be traveling primarily on the Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, Sheridan Boulevard, and the Heartland Expressway, with a high highway share of 100%. Expect a fuel cost of around $19 for this journey through the Mountain West region. The overall feel is more of a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open highway cruise, so plan for a bit more engagement behind the wheel. With only one recommended stop, this route is perfect for a straightforward transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.1 miles from Eagle, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway 122.2 mi 2h 22m
Sheridan Boulevard 2.7 mi 4m
Heartland Expressway 1.3 mi 1m
West 76th Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
Eby Creek Road 0.3 mi <1m
Grand Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Newton Street 0.1 mi <1m
West 2nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway — 122.2 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle, CO and Westminster, CO.

1

Start on West 2nd Street

135 ft · 11 sec · West 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto US 6

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Grand Avenue
3

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business

187 ft · 3 sec · Eby Creek Road
4

Continue on I 70 Business

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Eby Creek Road
5

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business

109 ft · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
6

Continue on I 70 Business

170 ft · 3 sec · Eby Creek Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
8

Merge onto I 70

122 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76

1.3 mi · 1 min · Heartland Expressway
Exit 269B Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan Use the left lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 1B Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto CO 95

2.7 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Turn right onto West 76th Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · West 76th Avenue
13

Turn left onto Newton Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Newton Street
14

Arrive at destination

Newton Street

Trip Plan

For this 128.3-mile journey, departing in the morning is advisable to avoid potential afternoon traffic as you approach Westminster. Since the drive is under 3 hours and only has one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $19, and the longest stretch without a major break is 122.2 miles on the Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway. A practical tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the Sheridan Boulevard section beforehand, as its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests it may have more complex intersections than a standard highway.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Eagle, CO, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.2 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 28 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.1 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westminster, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Eagle, 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 Eagle, CO

This is one driving day of about 128.3 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Eagle, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway for about 122.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Georgetown, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Georgetown, CO

64 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

Vail, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Georgetown, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Eagle, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.2 miles.

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.

Phở Hậu Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.1

Lakewood, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13039880755

Hygge Life Shop & Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 27.5

Avon, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19703315745

Visit website

Frisco Historic Park and Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 55

Frisco, Colorado

Hours: Closed

+19706683428

Visit website

Colorado Adventure Center - Zipline & Ropes Course

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 91.6

Idaho Springs, Colorado

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17207071885

Visit website

Water World

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 128.3

Federal Heights, Colorado

+13034277873

Visit website

Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 91.6

Idaho Springs, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13035672421

Visit website

Woodward Copper Barn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 45.8

Frisco, Colorado

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18883501544

Visit website

Clear Creek White Water Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 110

Golden, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13033848000

Visit website

Super Smash Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 128.3

Westminster, Colorado

Hours: 1–7 pm

+13035580726

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 124.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 6 / Grand Avenue

Turn right onto US 6 / Grand Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
123 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | I 76 / Heartland Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76 / Heartland Expressway toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 269B Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
7
124.3 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.33 one way

$38.66 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $20.47 $40.93
premium $4.39 $22.19 $44.39
diesel $5.61 $28.33 $56.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.5 0 $13.47 $6.16
Efficient EV 32.1 0 $11.23 $5.13
EV Truck/SUV 51.3 0 $17.96 $8.21

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 17, 2026

Origin

Eagle, CO

Late night in Eagle on Sunday

Local time

1:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

28°F

Scattered Snow Showers

NNW 5 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 4:15AM MDT until April 17 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 4:15AM MDT until April 17 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Destination

Westminster, CO

Late night in Westminster on Sunday

Local time

1:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

34°F

Georgetown, CO

64 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

18 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 33m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route presents a turn-heavy local drive experience, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and intersections more frequently than on a pure interstate. While the majority of your journey, a significant 122.2 miles, will be on the Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, the overall profile suggests a less monotonous, more dynamic drive. The 100% highway share indicates you'll be on established roadways, but the 'turn-heavy' description points to a character that requires active navigation. Expect the road to feel more integrated with local environments rather than a detached freeway.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.2 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 early in the drive near US 6 / Grand Avenue.

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 33m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

About the Cities

Arriving in Westminster, CO

Full guide →

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.

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 2h 33m. Total distance: 128.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 122.2 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: near the start (US 6 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (I 70 Business / Eby Creek Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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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