How far is Redlands, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Redlands, CO to Westminster, CO is about 251 miles (404 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redlands and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redlands and Westminster.
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Start on Broadway
101 m · 6 sec · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Redlands Parkway
83 m · 15 sec · Redlands Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Redlands Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Redlands Parkway
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Continue on 24 Road
1 mi · 2 min · 24 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 24 Road
36 m · 2 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
2277 ft · 42 sec · 24 Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
1699 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
242 mi · 4 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1606 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 76th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 76th Avenue
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Turn left onto Newton Street
768 ft · 34 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 Redlands 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.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
242 mi · 04h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Redlands 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 Redlands to Westminster?
The road trip is about 251 miles (404 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Redlands and 126.1 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 8:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.32 one way or $76.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redlands and Chance Rain Showers near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redlands and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 198.96 mi (320.2 km).
#1 Redlands
Situated in Mesa County at an elevation of 4,656 feet, this community lies directly west of Grand Junction across the Gunnison River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0788700, -108.6356500 |
| Altitude | 1419 |
| 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: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $4.33 | $38.32 | $76.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $41.81 | $83.62 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $44.86 | $89.72 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $57.74 | $115.48 |
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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