How far is Indian Hills, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Indian Hills, CO to Westminster, CO is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Hills and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Westminster.
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Start on Hiawatha Trail
144 m · 21 sec · Hiawatha Trail
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Continue on Santa Clara Road
142 m · 21 sec · Santa Clara Road
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Turn right onto Parmalee Gulch Road
1061 ft · 21 sec · Parmalee Gulch Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1826 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West: West CO 470 to I-70
1552 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Grand Junction, Denver
955 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 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 Indian Hills 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
8.47 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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Indian Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Westminster?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 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?
Applewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Indian Hills and 12.6 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Indian Hills and Chance 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 Indian Hills and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.85 km).
#1 Indian Hills
Situated in Jefferson County at an elevation of 6,857 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Denver along Parmalee Gulch.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6166500, -105.2372100 |
| Altitude | 2090 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.33 | $3.81 | $7.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
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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