Westminster, CO Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Westminster, CO is a local road trip base with 47 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 113 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Westminster, CO spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States

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Trip Routes

47

Longest Drive

338.3 mi

Durango, CO

Quickest Drive

13m

Wheat Ridge, CO

Plan Around Westminster, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Westminster, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Springfield, CO to Westminster, CO 256.3 mi · 4h 56m Las Animas, CO to Westminster, CO 204.3 mi · 4h 26m Gunnison, CO to Westminster, CO 202.7 mi · 4h 44m Rocky Ford, CO to Westminster, CO 174.3 mi · 3h 36m

Continue From Westminster, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Westminster, CO to Durango, CO 338.3 mi · 7h 42m Westminster, CO to Rangely, CO 278.7 mi · 6h 5m Westminster, CO to Delta, CO 278.1 mi · 5h 21m Westminster, CO to Grand Junction, CO 245.2 mi · 4h 39m

Trips from Westminster, CO

Westminster, CO to Durango, CO

338.3 mi 7h 42m

Westminster, CO to Rangely, CO

278.7 mi 6h 5m

Westminster, CO to Delta, CO

278.1 mi 5h 21m

Westminster, CO to Grand Junction, CO

245.2 mi 4h 39m

Westminster, CO to Paonia, CO

230.3 mi 5h 4m

Westminster, CO to Snowmass Village, CO

198.8 mi 4h 11m

Westminster, CO to Holyoke, CO

170.2 mi 3h 16m

Westminster, CO to Aspen, CO

160.8 mi 4h 9m

Westminster, CO to Edwards, CO

112.1 mi 2h 14m

Westminster, CO to Woodland Park, CO

92 mi 1h 57m

Westminster, CO to Breckenridge, CO

82.2 mi 1h 51m

Westminster, CO to Fort Collins, CO

59 mi 1h 11m

Westminster, CO to Byers, CO

46.8 mi 55m

Westminster, CO to Nederland, CO

36.4 mi 58m

Westminster, CO to Parker, CO

31.4 mi 46m

Westminster, CO to Firestone, CO

23.9 mi 35m

Westminster, CO to Lochbuie, CO

23.8 mi 30m

Westminster, CO to Boulder, CO

20.2 mi 27m

Driving from Westminster, CO

Expect an average of 113 miles and about 2h 25m behind the wheel when leaving Westminster, CO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 338 miles (7h 42m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Westminster, CO include Durango, CO (338.3 mi, 7h 42m), Rangely, CO (278.7 mi, 6h 5m), Delta, CO (278.1 mi, 5h 21m), Grand Junction, CO (245.2 mi, 4h 39m), and Paonia, CO (230.3 mi, 5h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 113-mile drive from Westminster, CO, expect to burn about 4.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 mapped routes leaving Westminster, CO and 25 routes heading into Westminster, CO, covering 47 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 338 miles.

The longest mapped route from Westminster, CO covers 338 miles and takes approximately 7h 42m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Westminster, CO runs about 113 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Westminster, CO include Durango, CO, Rangely, CO, Delta, CO and Grand Junction, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Westminster, CO by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

115,546

Median Income

$96,145

Median Home Value

$497,400

Median Age

37.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Westminster, CO

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.

1 Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave (12 miles northwest of downtown Denver), ☏ +1 303 469-5441. 9AM-4:15PM daily. Learn about invertebrates, science and conservation through fun, interactive exhibits ideal for families with kids. All ages enjoy visiting their tropical conservatory, which is filled with 1,200 free-flying butterflies. $5-8.

1 The Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster Blvd, ☏ +1-303-410-5000, toll-free: +1-866-716-8137. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Spacious rooms with beautiful décor. 2 Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver North/Westminster, 12080 N Melody Dr, ☏ +1 303-255-3100. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2024) 3 SpringHill Suites Denver North/Westminster, 6845 W 103rd Ave, ☏ +1 303-464-1999. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2024) 4 Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster, 6865 W 103rd Ave, ☏ +1 303-464-1997. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2024)

Colorado is on Mountain Standard Time (UTC-07) in the winter and on Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-06) in the summer. 1 Denver International Airport (DEN IATA), 8500 Peña Boulevard, Denver CO, ☏ +1 720-730-4359. One of the ten busiest airports in the world. The airport connects to Westminster via the RTD commuter rail A line connecting to the RTD commuter rail B line. 2 Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC IATA), 11755 Airport Way, Broomfield CO, ☏ +1 720-730-4359. General aviation.

Westminster is served by the RTD commuter rail B line which connects to Denver. 3 Westminster Station, 6995 Grove Street. RTD commuter rail B line and the RTD 31 and 72 bus lines.

Travel tips adapted from Westminster (Colorado) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.