How far is Gilcrest, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Gilcrest, CO to Westminster, CO is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilcrest and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilcrest and Westminster.
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Start on West Service Road
111 m · 17 sec · West Service Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
18 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto CanAm Highway
29.9 mi · 44 min · CanAm Highway
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Merge slight right onto Heartland Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Limon, Boulder
584 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder
2183 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2721 ft · 42 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
1157 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
1577 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard
1417 ft · 40 sec · Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 80th Avenue
2676 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
1996 ft · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
873 ft · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue
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Turn right onto Newton Street
35 m · 5 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 Gilcrest 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.
CanAm Highway
Turn right onto CanAm Highway
29.9 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Gilcrest and Sunny near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilcrest to Westminster?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Gilcrest and 20.3 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilcrest and Sunny near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
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Union Station
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilcrest and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.21 km).
#1 Gilcrest
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.2819300, -104.7777500 |
| Altitude | 1449 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
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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