How far is Genesee, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Genesee, CO to Westminster, CO is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers then Chance T-storms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Genesee and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genesee and Westminster.
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Start on the route
655 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Shooting Star Drive
2079 ft · 2 min · Shooting Star Drive
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Turn right onto Genesee Ridge Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Genesee Ridge Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
1707 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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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 Genesee 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.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers then Chance T-storms leaving Genesee and Rain Showers near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Genesee to Westminster?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Applewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Genesee and 10.3 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers then Chance T-storms around Genesee and Rain Showers near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Applewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Applewood.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Genesee and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.21 km).
#1 Genesee
City in Idaho
| Population | 3,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.6858200, -105.2727700 |
| Altitude | 2331 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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