How far is Cedaredge, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Cedaredge, CO to Westminster, CO is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.18 mi
04h 47m
Flight
167.29 mi
269.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.29 mi
Kilometers
269.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.18 mi
Kilometers
426.77 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM MDT
Return by in Cedaredge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedaredge
2026-04-23T02:38
Arrive Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedaredge
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gypsum
CO

Town of the United States

From Cedaredge
132.4 mi
02h 23m
To Westminster
132.8 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedaredge and Westminster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedaredge and Westminster.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 3rd Street

    31 m · 7 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest Aspen Avenue

    719 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Aspen Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Grand Mesa Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Grand Mesa Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Grand Mesa National Scenic & Historic Byway

    39.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Mesa National Scenic & Historic Byway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto De Beque Cutoff Road

    11.1 mi · 27 min · De Beque Cutoff Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    67.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    78 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1606 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 76th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 76th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    768 ft · 34 sec · Newton Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedaredge and Westminster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
78 mi · 29%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
67.7 mi · 26%
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
60.9 mi · 23%
Grand Mesa National Scenic & Historic Byway
39.2 mi · 15%
De Beque Cutoff Road
11.1 mi · 4%
Sheridan Boulevard
2.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

78 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.9 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gypsum
02h 23m from Cedaredge
Leave By
7:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedaredge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedaredge to Westminster?

The road trip is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Cedaredge and 132.8 miles from Westminster.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedaredge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Westminster.

Stop Ideas Near Gypsum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gypsum, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gypsum.

RAIL

Glenwood Springs

34 mi away
413 7th Street
BUS

Vail, Colorado

52 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

74 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

95 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedaredge and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 167.29 mi (269.23 km).

Cedaredge

#1 Cedaredge

City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,313
Coordinates38.9016500, -107.9264500
Altitude1899
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest 3rd Street (-107.926288, 38.901652)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.42 L · about $34.61
Round trip
$69.23
18.72 gal · 70.84 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $34.61 $69.23
Mid-grade $4.08 $38.23 $76.45
Premium $4.39 $41.10 $82.20
Diesel $4.74 $44.34 $88.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedaredge and Westminster. The current time is 02:38:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.