How far is Firestone, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Firestone, CO to Westminster, CO is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Firestone and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Firestone and Westminster.
-
1
Start on Granville Avenue
734 ft · 38 sec · Granville Avenue
-
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
983 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street
-
3
Turn right onto McClure Avenue
774 ft · 29 sec · McClure Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Colorado Boulevard
-
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Colorado Boulevard
35 m · 5 sec · Colorado Boulevard
-
6
Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
2651 ft · 51 sec · Colorado Boulevard
-
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard
-
8
Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
911 ft · 17 sec · Colorado Boulevard
-
9
Turn slight right
89 m · 11 sec
-
10
Turn straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
-
11
Turn left onto I 25 South: Denver
2084 ft · 53 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
13
Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
7 mi · 8 min · North Valley Highway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward Thornton Parkway
1181 ft · 23 sec
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on Thornton Parkway West, Water World, Thornton Park-n-Ride
64 m · 5 sec
-
17
Turn straight onto Thornton Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
-
18
Continue on West 92nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 92nd Avenue
-
19
Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Boulevard
-
20
Turn right onto West 80th Avenue
2633 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue
-
21
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
1996 ft · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard
-
22
Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
873 ft · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue
-
23
Turn right onto Newton Street
35 m · 5 sec · Newton Street
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Firestone and Westminster.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.03 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Firestone and Mostly Sunny near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Firestone to Westminster?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Firestone and 12.3 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Firestone and Mostly Sunny near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Firestone and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 19.79 mi (31.85 km).
#1 Firestone
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 15,298 |
| Coordinates | 40.1124800, -104.9366400 |
| Altitude | 1515 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.