How far is Glendale, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Glendale, CO to Westminster, CO is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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.
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Westminster.
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Start on East Exposition Avenue
4 m · 5 sec · East Exposition Avenue
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
1725 ft · 43 sec · South Cherry Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Leetsdale Drive
2735 ft · 59 sec · South Leetsdale Drive
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Turn right onto South Colorado Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · South Colorado Boulevard
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Continue on North Colorado Boulevard
4.8 mi · 10 min · North Colorado Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
2319 ft · 32 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Boulder
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Glendale 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.
North Colorado Boulevard
Continue on North Colorado Boulevard
4.84 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Glendale 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 Glendale to Westminster?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Commerce City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Glendale and 11.5 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.44 one way or $4.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Mostly Sunny near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Commerce City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Commerce City.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).
#1 Glendale
City in Colorado
| Population | 5,102 |
| Coordinates | 39.7049900, -104.9335900 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
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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