Westminster, CO to Perry Park, CO is 53.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via North Valley Highway and Federal Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Mountain West region of Colorado, offering a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip without feeling rushed. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it an accessible option for most vehicles.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Valley Highway
38.7 mi
43m
Federal Boulevard
4.6 mi
9m
East Perry Park Avenue
3.1 mi
5m
Red Rock Drive
2.1 mi
5m
Spruce Mountain Road
1.3 mi
2m
South Perry Park Road
1.1 mi
2m
Lowell Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
North Speer Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
North Valley Highway
— 38.7 mi, about 43m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,545 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,474
Quietest
2 AM
~335 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, CO and Perry Park, CO.
1
Start on Newton Street
114 ft·11 sec·Newton Street
2
Turn left onto West 77th Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·West 77th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Lowell Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Lowell Boulevard
4
Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue
0.5 mi·50 sec·West 72nd Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 287
4.6 mi·9 min·Federal Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto North Speer Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·North Speer Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 25 South: Colorado SpringsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 25
39 mi·43 min·North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 173Toward LarkspurUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Spruce Mountain Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Spruce Mountain Road
11
Turn right onto CR 60
3.1 mi·5 min·East Perry Park Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 105
1.1 mi·2 min·South Perry Park Road
13
Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
2.1 mi·5 min·Red Rock Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Perry Park Boulevard
0.3 mi·44 sec·Perry Park Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Osage Road
179 ft·8 sec·Osage Road
16
Arrive at destination
Osage Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Westminster, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.5 — 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|West 77th Avenue
Turn left onto West 77th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Lowell Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Lowell Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|US 287 / Federal Boulevard
Turn right onto US 287 / Federal Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip|~12m in|North Speer Boulevard
Turn left onto North Speer Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
45.5 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward Larkspur
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 173
Toward Larkspur
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.06 one way
$18.12 round trip
$4.29/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$9.56
$19.12
premium
$4.89
$10.33
$20.67
diesel
$5.60
$11.84
$23.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.1
0
$5.64
$2.58
Efficient EV
13.4
0
$4.70
$2.15
EV Truck/SUV
21.5
0
$7.52
$3.44
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Sep 3, 2026
Origin
Westminster, CO
Night
in Westminster on Friday
Local time
9:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
WSW 3 to 9 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 10:21PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Destination
Perry Park, CO
Night
in Perry Park on Friday
Local time
9:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 3 to 8 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 10:21PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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
1h 15m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip covers 53.7 miles with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire duration. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 38.7 miles along North Valley Highway. Expect a consistent cruising experience with frequent intersections as you navigate through populated areas before reaching Perry Park.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.7 mi on North Valley Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 77th Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 77th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lowell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 287 / Federal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,657 ft5,196 ft
Total Climb
1,683 ft
Total Descent
588 ft
Highest Point
6,657 ft
~49.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,461 ft
Notable High Points
6,403 ft at ~30.7 miles+222 ft prominence
6,657 ft at ~49.8 miles+16 ft prominence
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 Westminster, CO to Perry Park, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Larkspur along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.7 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 Perry Park, 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: near the start (West 77th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lowell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 287 / Federal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Perry Park, CO before heading back.
