Origin
Wheat Ridge, CO
Late night in Wheat Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheat Ridge, 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
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheat Ridge, CO
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Westminster, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Wheat Ridge and Westminster, this 6.9-mile journey is a straightforward local commute. Expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate via Sheridan Boulevard, North Wadsworth Boulevard, and West 76th Avenue to reach your destination within the Mountain West region. With a fuel budget of just $1, this route is exceptionally economical for your travel plans. Since the entire trip requires zero stops, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing an overnight split. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Colorado locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Wadsworth Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 76th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Heartland Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Teller Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 38th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Newton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sheridan Boulevard
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheat Ridge, CO and Westminster, CO.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Teller Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Teller Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 180
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 38th Avenue
4
Turn right onto CO 121
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wadsworth Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morgan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Heartland Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1B
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CO 95
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto West 76th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 76th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Newton Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Newton Street
12
Arrive at destination
Newton Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.9 — 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
|
Teller Street
Turn left onto Teller Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 180 / West 38th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 180 / West 38th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morgan
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morga...
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
3:09 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Highway driving accounts for only 9% of your total travel time, keeping the pace steady but localized. You will spend the longest uninterrupted stretch of your journey covering 2.7 miles along Sheridan Boulevard. Because the route relies heavily on major surface streets, the experience feels more like navigating suburban corridors than open-road motoring. You will find that the road character shifts as you transition between these specific thoroughfares, requiring you to stay alert through frequent turns.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Sheridan Boulevard.
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 Teller Street.
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 6.9 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 (Teller Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 180 / West 38th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,460 ft
5,260 ft
Total Climb
182 ft
Total Descent
259 ft
Highest Point
5,460 ft
Elevation Range
200 ft
Notable High Points
5,335 ft at ~2 miles
+8 ft prominence
5,339 ft at ~4.4 miles
+43 ft prominence
5,331 ft at ~5.4 miles
+7 ft prominence
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 Wheat Ridge, CO to Westminster, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Morgan along the way.
Fort Morgan
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
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 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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 2.7 miles on Sheridan Boulevard. 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 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: near the start (Teller Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 180 / West 38th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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