How far is Ellicott, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Ellicott, CO to Westminster, CO is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.49 mi
01h 53m
Flight
77.24 mi
124.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.24 mi
Kilometers
124.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.49 mi
Kilometers
161.73 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Thu, Oct 15, 2:33 PM MDT
Return by in Ellicott
Thu, Oct 15, 4:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellicott
2026-10-15T12:40
Arrive Westminster
Thu, Oct 15, 2:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellicott
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
Larkspur
CO

Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

From Ellicott
50.2 mi
00h 56m
To Westminster
50.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph NNW
Destination
54°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 21 North: Powers Boulevard

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Powers Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 16 min · North Powers Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interquest Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Interquest Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder

    2930 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

    1157 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

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

    1577 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard

    1417 ft · 40 sec · Federal Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 80th Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard

    1996 ft · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    873 ft · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Newton Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellicott 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
63.1 mi · 63%
North Powers Boulevard
12.1 mi · 12%
Interquest Parkway
2.17 mi · 2%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.78 mi · 2%
US 36 West
0.55 mi · 1%
West 80th Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

63.1 mi · 01h 10m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Larkspur
00h 56m from Ellicott
Leave By
2:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ellicott and 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 Ellicott to Westminster?

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Ellicott and 50.3 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Larkspur

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Larkspur, 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 Larkspur.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

44 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

51 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

59 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellicott and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 77.24 mi (124.3 km).

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#1 Ellicott

Situated in El Paso County at an elevation of 6,020 feet, this census-designated place lies on the semi-arid high plains east of Colorado Springs.

Population0
Coordinates38.8383300, -104.3869100
Altitude1835
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: CO 94 (-104.38691, 38.838316)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.71
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $15.35 $30.71
Mid-grade $4.72 $16.75 $33.50
Premium $5.06 $17.97 $35.95
Diesel $6.52 $23.14 $46.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellicott and Westminster. The current time is 12:40:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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