How far is Severance, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Severance, CO to Westminster, CO is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.65 mi
01h 05m
Flight
48.5 mi
78.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.5 mi
Kilometers
78.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.65 mi
Kilometers
95.99 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Wed, Apr 22, 7:44 PM MDT
Return by in Severance
Wed, Apr 22, 8:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severance
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Westminster
Wed, Apr 22, 7:44 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Severance
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Severance
28.9 mi
00h 32m
To Westminster
30.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 25 mph SW
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 Severance and Westminster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    88 m · 12 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1421 ft · 48 sec · West 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 74

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 74

  5. 5

    Continue on Harmony Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 25 South

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Thornton Parkway

    1181 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Thornton Parkway West, Water World, Thornton Park-n-Ride

    64 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Thornton Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Thornton Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on West 92nd Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West 92nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Federal Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 80th Avenue

    2633 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard

    1996 ft · 42 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 Severance 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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 63%
North Valley Highway
7.62 mi · 13%
Harmony Road
4.01 mi · 7%
County Road 74
2.24 mi · 4%
Federal Boulevard
1.51 mi · 3%
Thornton Parkway
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.3 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 32m from Severance
Leave By
4:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Severance 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 Severance to Westminster?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Severance and 30.8 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severance and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 48.5 mi (78.06 km).

Severance

#1 Severance

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population7,634
Coordinates40.5241500, -104.8510800
Altitude1490
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-104.851157, 40.524151)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.62 $17.23
Premium $4.39 $9.27 $18.53
Diesel $4.74 $10.00 $19.99

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 Severance and Westminster. The current time is 18:38:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.