How far is Keenesburg, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Keenesburg, CO to Westminster, CO is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.58 mi
00h 38m
Flight
33.2 mi
53.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.2 mi
Kilometers
53.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.58 mi
Kilometers
60.48 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Sun, Apr 19, 11:39 AM MDT
Return by in Keenesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keenesburg
2026-04-19T11:01
Arrive Westminster
Sun, Apr 19, 11:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keenesburg
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Keenesburg
18.8 mi
00h 19m
To Westminster
18.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Keenesburg and Westminster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keenesburg and Westminster.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    112 m · 16 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Woodward Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    2040 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    31.7 mi · 33 min · Heartland Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Limon, Boulder

    584 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder

    2183 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2721 ft · 42 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

    1157 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Federal Boulevard

    1577 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard

    1417 ft · 40 sec · Federal Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 80th Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard

    1996 ft · 42 sec · Lowell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    873 ft · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Newton Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keenesburg and Westminster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
31.7 mi · 84%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.13 mi · 6%
North Market Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.52 mi · 1%
West 80th Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
I 270 West
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

31.7 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 19m from Keenesburg
Leave By
7:14 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Keenesburg and Sunny near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keenesburg to Westminster?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Keenesburg and 18.8 miles from Westminster.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keenesburg and Sunny near Westminster.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

30 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

31 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keenesburg and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 33.2 mi (53.43 km).

Keenesburg

#1 Keenesburg

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates40.1083200, -104.5199600
Altitude1510
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-104.519871, 40.10832)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $4.92
Round trip
$9.84
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.92 $9.84
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.43 $10.86
Premium $4.39 $5.84 $11.68
Diesel $4.74 $6.30 $12.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Keenesburg and Westminster. The current time is 11:01:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.