How far is Ordway, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Ordway, CO to Westminster, CO is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ordway and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ordway and Westminster.
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Start on the route
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
60 m · 13 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
686 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
121 m · 16 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
103 m · 13 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn right
35.9 mi · 45 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
883 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard
1514 ft · 49 sec · Paul Harvey Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto William White Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · William White Boulevard
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Turn right onto César Chávez Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · César Chávez Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Denver
1903 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
68.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
2930 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 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 Ordway 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.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
68.6 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Ordway and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Ordway to Westminster?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Stratmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Ordway and 80.8 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 12:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ordway and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Stratmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stratmoor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ordway and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 131.28 mi (211.27 km).
#1 Ordway
City in Colorado
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 38.2180600, -103.7560600 |
| Altitude | 1314 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $21.67 | $43.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
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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