How far is La Salle, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from La Salle, CO to Westminster, CO is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Salle and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Salle and Westminster.
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Start on Main Street
51 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
628 ft · 21 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1785 ft · 40 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on CanAm Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1620 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
78 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1203 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
31.9 mi · 47 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 La Salle 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
Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
31.9 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Salle and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Salle to Westminster?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Fort Lupton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from La Salle and 23.3 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Salle and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Lupton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Town of Frederick
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Lupton.
Longmont, Colorado
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Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Salle and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 39.58 mi (63.7 km).
#1 La Salle
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,466 |
| Coordinates | 40.3488700, -104.7019100 |
| Altitude | 1426 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
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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