Westminster, CO Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Westminster, CO is a local road trip base with 13 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 276 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Westminster, CO head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

363.6 mi

Telluride, CO

Quickest Drive

4h

Lamar, 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.

Telluride, CO to Westminster, CO 363.6 mi · 7h 27m Durango, CO to Westminster, CO 338.6 mi · 7h 43m Springfield, CO to Westminster, CO 256.3 mi · 4h 56m Grand Junction, CO to Westminster, CO 245.1 mi · 4h 42m

Continue From Westminster, CO

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

Westminster, CO to Ridgway, CO 325.1 mi · 6h 26m Westminster, CO to Orchard City, CO 286.8 mi · 5h 34m Westminster, CO to Rangely, CO 278.7 mi · 6h 5m Westminster, CO to Delta, CO 278.1 mi · 5h 21m

Trips from Westminster, CO

Westminster, CO to Ridgway, CO

325.1 mi 6h 26m

Westminster, CO to Orchard City, CO

286.8 mi 5h 34m

Westminster, CO to Rangely, CO

278.7 mi 6h 5m

Westminster, CO to Delta, CO

278.1 mi 5h 21m

Westminster, CO to Fruita, CO

256.3 mi 4h 48m

Westminster, CO to Paonia, CO

230.3 mi 5h 4m

Driving from Westminster, CO

Expect an average of 276 miles and about 5h 33m behind the wheel when leaving Westminster, CO. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 325 miles (6h 26m), while the shortest is just 230 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Westminster, CO include Ridgway, CO (325.1 mi, 6h 26m), Orchard City, CO (286.8 mi, 5h 34m), Rangely, CO (278.7 mi, 6h 5m), Delta, CO (278.1 mi, 5h 21m), and Fruita, CO (256.3 mi, 4h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 276-mile drive from Westminster, CO, expect to burn about 10.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Westminster, CO and 7 routes heading into Westminster, CO, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 230 to 325 miles.

The longest mapped route from Westminster, CO covers 325 miles and takes approximately 6h 26m. Shorter options start at just 230 miles.

The average route from Westminster, CO runs about 276 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Westminster, CO include Ridgway, CO, Orchard City, CO, Rangely, CO and Delta, 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.

Westminster, CO at a Glance

Founded

1859

Elevation

5,384 ft

Area

34 mi²

Notable People from Westminster, CO

A sampling of people born in Westminster, CO.

Lars Sullivan

1988

American professional wrestler

Derrick Martin

1985

player of American football

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Westminster, CO.

Bowles House

listed on the NRHP in Colorado

National Register of Historic Places listed place

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.