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Trip from Westminster, CO to Woodland Park, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

92 mi

148 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m

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

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city in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States

Westminster, CO

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city in Teller County, Colorado, United States

Woodland Park, CO

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Trip Overview

This 92-mile drive from Westminster, Colorado, to Woodland Park, Colorado, is a manageable day trip, taking just under two hours to complete. You'll primarily navigate through local roads, indicated by the 0% highway share, making for a more engaged driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route is quite budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. The journey is recommended for one day, allowing you ample time to enjoy the destination without feeling rushed. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

46 miles from Westminster, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Valley Highway 63 mi 1h 8m
Midland Expressway 15.3 mi 22m
Federal Boulevard 4.6 mi 9m
Monument Valley Freeway 3.3 mi 3m
West Fillmore Street 1.4 mi 2m
North 31st Street 0.7 mi 1m
Fontmore Road 0.6 mi 1m
Lowell Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: North Valley Highway — 63 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, CO and Woodland 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 Springs Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 25

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 25

3.3 mi · 3 min · Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 145 Toward Fillmore Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

232 ft · 7 sec
Toward Fillmore Street West Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on West Fillmore Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Fillmore Street
13

Continue on Fontmore Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fontmore Road
14

Continue on West Fontanero Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Fontanero Street
15

Turn left onto North 31st Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 31st Street
16

Turn sharp right onto US 24

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Cimarron Street
17

Continue on US 24

15 mi · 22 min · Midland Expressway
18

Continue on US 24

261 ft · 11 sec · US 24
19

Turn slight right

99 ft · 2 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 92-mile distance and 1 hour and 57-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can leave Westminster at your leisure, perhaps mid-morning, to avoid peak commuter traffic on local roads like West 77th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard. With no designated stops and a low fuel cost of around $14, you have the flexibility to take spontaneous breaks if needed. Keep an eye on your GPS for the numerous turns; this isn't a route where you can zone out for extended periods.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46 miles from Westminster, CO, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63 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 20 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46 miles or 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Westminster, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Westminster, CO

This is one driving day of about 92 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Westminster, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Valley Highway for about 63 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Douglas County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Castle Rock, CO

46 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

Denver, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Castle Rock, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46 miles from Westminster, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Valley Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63 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.

Top Restaurant

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Denver, Colorado

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $60 mile 6.6

Hours: 3 pm–2 am

+13038930044

Visit website

Tikka & Grill, Nepali and Indian Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denver, Colorado

1.7 mi

Nola Voodoo Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denver, Colorado

3 mi

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $60 mile 6.6

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 3 pm–2 am

+13038930044

Visit website

Tikka & Grill, Nepali and Indian Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 13.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+17204767144

Visit website

Nola Voodoo Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 6.6

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17203899544

Visit website

Old Town Hot Pot

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 19.7

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+13036580870

Visit website

Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 92

Woodland Park, Colorado

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+17196861820

Visit website

Museum of Outdoor Arts

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 19.7

Greenwood Village, Colorado

+13038060444

Visit website

Larkspur Community Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46

Larkspur, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13036812324

Visit website

Larimer Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.6

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17208051973

Visit website

Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.6

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18666369969

Visit website

Battlefield Colorado

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 72.3

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Hours: Closed

+17192592257

Visit website

Big Blue Bear

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.6

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

VR ARCADE USA

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.6

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17202899583

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 73.3 — 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 | 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.
7
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward Fillmore Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 145 Toward Fillmore Street
8
73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Fillmore Street West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Fillmore Street West

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.86 one way

$27.72 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $14.68 $29.35
premium $4.39 $15.92 $31.83
diesel $5.61 $20.31 $40.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.6 0 $9.66 $4.42
Efficient EV 23 0 $8.05 $3.68
EV Truck/SUV 36.8 0 $12.88 $5.89

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Westminster, CO

Night in Westminster on Saturday

Local time

10:42 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodland Park, CO

Night in Woodland Park on Saturday

Local time

10:42 PM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

1h 57m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route features no highway miles whatsoever. The 92-mile journey will keep you actively engaged with frequent directional changes rather than long, straight stretches. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch data, anticipate a continuous series of local road navigation. This type of driving profile means you'll be experiencing the nuances of local traffic patterns and speed limits for the entire duration of your 1 hour and 57-minute trip.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63 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 10 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 Effort 6/10

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 92 miles you will encounter 10 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.

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 Woodland Park, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Fillmore Street West along the way.

Fillmore Street West

73.3 mi in | ~1h 27m

About the Cities

Starting 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 1h 57m. Total distance: 92 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 63 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 Woodland 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodland Park, 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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