Origin
Westminster, CO
Late night in Westminster on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westminster, CO to Firestone, 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
35m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westminster, CO
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Firestone, CO
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Trip Overview
Westminster to Firestone is 23.9 miles and takes about 35 minutes via North Valley Highway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Colorado's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical route for getting between these two communities, characterized by local roads rather than extensive highway miles. You'll find this journey is best suited for a quick commute or a brief excursion, with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Valley Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| CO 52 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Colorado Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Federal Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Thornton Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 92nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 80th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Valley Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, CO and Firestone, CO.
1
Start on Newton Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Newton Street
2
Turn right onto West 78th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 78th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Turnpike Drive
106 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Turnpike Drive
4
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lowell Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West 80th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 80th Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 287
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto West 92nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 92nd Avenue
8
Continue on Thornton Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Thornton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 25
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on I 25
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 235
Toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Niwot
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CO 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
CO 52
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Colorado Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
196 ft
·
4 sec
·
Colorado Boulevard
17
Continue on Colorado Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Colorado Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Colorado Boulevard
19
Continue on Colorado Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Colorado Boulevard
20
Turn right onto McClure Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
McClure Avenue
21
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street
22
Turn right onto Granville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Granville Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Granville Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 78th Avenue
Turn right onto West 78th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lowell Boulevard
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 25 / North Valley Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Niwot
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 235
Toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, N...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Firestone, CO
Late night in Firestone on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°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
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
35m 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?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 13% of the total distance on highways. You'll navigate through a mix of local roads and segments of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and CO 52. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles along North Valley Highway. Expect frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience as you transition between different road types and local areas.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on North Valley 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 West 78th Avenue.
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 17 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 78th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lowell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: 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.
Between Westminster, CO and Firestone, CO, road signs point toward Cheyenne, Fort Lupton, Frederick and Niwot.
Cheyenne
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Fort Lupton
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
Frederick
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
Niwot
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Starting 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 35m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 7.5 miles on North Valley Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Firestone, 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 (West 78th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lowell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: 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 Firestone, 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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