How far is Pierce, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Pierce, CO to Westminster, CO is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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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 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierce and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierce and Westminster.
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Start on 2nd Street
10 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
1065 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 88
1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 88
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Turn left onto County Road 29
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 29
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Turn right onto Highway 14
10 mi · 16 min · Highway 14
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Continue on East Mulberry Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Mulberry Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
982 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.6 mi · 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
7 mi · 8 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Thornton Parkway
1181 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Thornton Parkway West, Water World, Thornton Park-n-Ride
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Thornton Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Continue on West 92nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 92nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 80th Avenue
2633 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 Pierce 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.6 mi · 00h 42m
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 Pierce and Sunny near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pierce to Westminster?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Pierce and 36 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.21 one way or $20.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pierce and Sunny near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Johnstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierce and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 57.17 mi (92 km).
#1 Pierce
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 938 |
| Coordinates | 40.6355400, -104.7552500 |
| Altitude | 1535 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $4.05 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
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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