How far is Keystone, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Keystone, CO to Westminster, CO is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.11 mi
01h 27m
Flight
53.08 mi
85.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.08 mi
Kilometers
85.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.11 mi
Kilometers
122.48 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Thu, Oct 15, 1:16 PM MDT
Return by in Keystone
Thu, Oct 15, 2:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keystone
2026-10-15T11:48
Arrive Westminster
Thu, Oct 15, 1:16 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keystone
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Idaho Springs
CO

City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Keystone
36.7 mi
00h 43m
To Westminster
39.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Thursday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
54°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Soda Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Soda Ridge Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Keystone Road

    1918 ft · 46 sec · West Keystone Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Keystone Road

    27 m · 6 sec · West Keystone Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    558 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1606 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 76th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 76th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    768 ft · 34 sec · Newton Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Keystone Road
52.4 mi · 69%
Sheridan Boulevard
2.71 mi · 4%
Heartland Expressway
1.32 mi · 2%
Soda Ridge Road
1.06 mi · 1%
West 76th Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
CO 95
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

West Keystone Road

Merge slight left

51.9 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idaho Springs
00h 43m from Keystone
Leave By
3:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Snow Likely leaving Keystone 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 Keystone to Westminster?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Keystone and 39.4 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Keystone and Chance Rain Showers near Westminster.

Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Idaho Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Idaho Springs.

BUS

Pine Junction, CO

32 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

35 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keystone and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 53.08 mi (85.43 km).

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#1 Keystone

Situated in Summit County, Colorado, within the Rocky Mountains, this community rests at a base elevation of 9,173 feet along the Snake River.

Population0
Coordinates39.5994300, -105.9872400
Altitude2796
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: Soda Ridge Road (-105.98724, 39.599788)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.27
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $11.63 $23.27
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.69 $25.39
Premium $5.06 $13.62 $27.24
Diesel $6.52 $17.53 $35.06

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Keystone and Westminster. The current time is 11:48:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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