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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Northwest 3rd Street
31 m · 7 sec · Northwest 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Aspen Avenue
719 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Aspen Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Grand Mesa Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Grand Mesa Drive
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Continue on Grand Mesa National Scenic & Historic Byway
39.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Mesa National Scenic & Historic Byway
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Turn right onto De Beque Cutoff Road
11.1 mi · 27 min · De Beque Cutoff Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
67.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
78 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1606 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 76th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 76th Avenue
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Turn left onto Newton Street
768 ft · 34 sec · Newton Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gypsum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedaredge and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 167.29 mi (269.23 km).
#1 Cedaredge
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 38.9016500, -107.9264500 |
| Altitude | 1899 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westminster
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 115,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -105.0372000 |
| Altitude | 1641 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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