How far is Lamar, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Lamar, CO to Westminster, CO is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.3 mi
03h 35m
Flight
177.37 mi
285.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.37 mi
Kilometers
285.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.3 mi
Kilometers
336.84 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM MDT
Return by in Lamar
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamar
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lamar
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hugo
CO

Town in Colorado, United States

From Lamar
104.5 mi
01h 47m
To Westminster
104.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    133 m · 21 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Limon

    1885 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon

    107.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 70 West: Denver

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

    1157 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

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

    1577 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard

    1417 ft · 40 sec · Federal Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 80th Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard

    1996 ft · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    873 ft · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Newton Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lamar 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 287 North
108 mi · 52%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
83.1 mi · 40%
South Main Street
7.49 mi · 4%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
6.17 mi · 3%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.13 mi · 1%
West 80th Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

US 287 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon

108 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hugo
01h 47m from Lamar
Leave By
9:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lamar 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 Lamar to Westminster?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hugo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Lamar and 104.8 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.33 one way or $54.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lamar and Mostly Sunny near Westminster.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamar and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 177.37 mi (285.45 km).

Lamar

#1 Lamar

City in Colorado

Population7,641
Coordinates38.0872300, -102.6207500
Altitude1103
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: West Elm Street (-102.620738, 38.087073)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.96 L · about $27.33
Round trip
$54.66
14.78 gal · 55.92 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $27.33 $54.66
Mid-grade $4.08 $30.18 $60.36
Premium $4.39 $32.45 $64.90
Diesel $4.74 $35.01 $70.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lamar and Westminster. The current time is 20:47:05.

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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.