How far is Estes Park, CO from Westminster, CO?
Fastest route
The distance between Estes Park, CO and Westminster, CO is 56.5 miles (91 kilometers) by car, following the US-36 E and CO-66 W route. The fastest route from Estes Park to Westminster is 1 hour and 14 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop. The halfway point is Jamestown, CO.
Here are the steps to get from Estes Park to Westminster by car:
- Head northeast on S St. Vrain Ave toward US-36 E.
- Turn left onto US-36 E.
- Keep right at the fork and follow signs for I-25 N toward Denver.
- Merge onto I-25 N.
- Take exit 192 for CO-66 W toward Westminster/Denver Tech Center.
- Merge onto CO-66 W.
- Continue to follow CO-66 W.
- Take exit 1 for Wadsworth Blvd toward Westminster.
- Merge onto Wadsworth Blvd.
- Turn left onto 104th Ave.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estes Park and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estes Park and Westminster.
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Start on Park Lane
67 m · 15 sec · Park Lane
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Turn left onto East Elkhorn Avenue
1052 ft · 38 sec · East Elkhorn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 36, CO 7
43 m · 4 sec
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Continue on US 36, CO 7
119 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Saint Vrain Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Saint Vrain Avenue
43 m · 2 sec · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Saint Vrain Avenue
2737 ft · 50 sec · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Continue on East Highway 36
12 mi · 20 min · East Highway 36
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Continue on North Saint Vrain Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1418 ft · 51 sec · Broadway
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12
Merge slight left onto Main Street
1090 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ute Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Ute Highway
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14
Take the exit slight right
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Foothills Highway
12.2 mi · 16 min · North Foothills Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Jay Road
26 m · 10 sec · Jay Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
39 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto 28th Street
3.3 mi · 7 min · 28th Street
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Turn straight onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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25
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 km · 53 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95 South: Sheridan Boulevard
1708 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 80th Avenue
1822 ft · 54 sec · West 80th Avenue
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Turn right onto Stuart Place
1441 ft · 49 sec · Stuart Place
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Turn slight left onto West 78th Avenue
2291 ft · 1 min · West 78th Avenue
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Turn right onto Newton Street
550 ft · 24 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 Estes Park 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.
North Foothills Highway
Merge slight left onto North Foothills Highway
12.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Estes Park and Sunny near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Estes Park to Westminster?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Estes Park and 29 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Estes Park and Sunny near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estes Park and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 45.28 mi (72.87 km).
#1 Estes Park
Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,553 |
| Coordinates | 40.3772100, -105.5216700 |
| Altitude | 2300 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
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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