Origin
Stonegate, CO
Late night in Stonegate on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stonegate, 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
44m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stonegate, CO
Tomás Asurmendi
Westminster, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning 31.5 miles between Stonegate and Westminster, this trip is a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region of Colorado. You can easily complete the drive in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since this route avoids highways entirely, it functions best as a local connection rather than a high-speed transit corridor. Whether you are commuting or heading out for local errands, the trip is efficient and simple to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 23.1 mi | 29m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West 80th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Federal Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lode Stone Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 77th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 23.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonegate, CO and Westminster, CO.
1
Start on Lode Stone Way
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lode Stone Way
2
At end of road, turn left onto Quarry Hill Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Quarry Hill Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Stonegate Parkway
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stonegate Parkway
4
Turn left onto CR 36
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 25 North: Denver
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 25
23 mi
·
29 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 217A
Toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 36
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto US 287
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Federal Boulevard
12
Turn left onto West 80th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 80th Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lowell Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 77th Avenue
15
Turn right onto Newton Street
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
Newton Street
16
Arrive at destination
Newton Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 29.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Quarry Hill Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Quarry Hill Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 North: Denver
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 25 North: Denver
8
27.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 217A
Toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
29.9 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
$4.75 one way
$9.49 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
5:40 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
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
44m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will primarily navigate via Quarry Hill Drive, Stonegate Parkway, and East Lincoln Avenue to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Quarry Hill Drive, you should prepare for frequent turns and constant adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted cruising. Behind the wheel, you will experience the distinct personality of a suburban transit path that demands your full attention at every intersection.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.1 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and East Lincoln Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Quarry Hill Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Quarry Hill Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Stonegate, CO to Westminster, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder along the way.
Boulder
27.3 mi in
|
~37m
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 44m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 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 0.2 miles (Quarry Hill Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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