How far is Elizabeth, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, CO to Westminster, CO is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.13 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40.41 mi
65.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.41 mi
Kilometers
65.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.13 mi
Kilometers
88.72 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM MDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T02:22
Arrive Westminster
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Foxfield
CO

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America

From Elizabeth
25 mi
00h 33m
To Westminster
30.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    42 m · 8 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    119 m · 21 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Kiowa Avenue

    8.8 mi · 12 min · East Kiowa Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    139 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North State Highway 83

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 83

  7. 7

    Continue on South Parker Road

    14.7 mi · 22 min · South Parker Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South, I 225 North

    90 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North

    1263 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

    1157 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Federal Boulevard

    1577 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard

    1417 ft · 40 sec · Federal Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 80th Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard

    1996 ft · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    873 ft · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Newton Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Parker Road
14.7 mi · 27%
East Kiowa Avenue
8.88 mi · 16%
I 225 North
8.01 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.59 mi · 12%
North State Highway 83
4.54 mi · 8%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Parker Road

Continue on South Parker Road

14.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foxfield
00h 33m from Elizabeth
Leave By
4:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Foxfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Elizabeth and 30.1 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Westminster.

Stop Ideas Near Foxfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Foxfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

25 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

54 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

67 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 40.41 mi (65.03 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

Town in Elbert County, Colorado, United States

Population1,867
Coordinates39.3602700, -104.5969100
Altitude1974
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.597146, 39.360237)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.35
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.17 $14.35
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.92 $15.85
Premium $4.39 $8.52 $17.04
Diesel $4.74 $9.19 $18.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Westminster. The current time is 02:22:17.

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.