How far is Sherrelwood, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Sherrelwood, CO to Westminster, CO is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.27 mi
00h 08m
Flight
1.9 mi
3.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.9 mi
Kilometers
3.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.27 mi
Kilometers
5.26 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Tue, May 26, 12:14 AM MDT
Return by in Sherrelwood
Tue, May 26, 12:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherrelwood
2026-05-26T00:06
Arrive Westminster
Tue, May 26, 12:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sherrelwood
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Twin Lakes
CO

City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Sherrelwood
1.6 mi
00h 04m
To Westminster
1.7 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elder Street

    109 m · 20 sec · Elder Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lipan Drive

    147 m · 24 sec · Lipan Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto El Paso Boulevard

    1542 ft · 51 sec · El Paso Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pecos Street

    1066 ft · 28 sec · Pecos Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 West

    1429 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1786 ft · 23 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

    1157 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

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

    1577 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard

    1417 ft · 40 sec · Federal Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 80th Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard

    1996 ft · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    873 ft · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Newton Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherrelwood and Westminster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
424.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 80th Avenue
0.51 mi · 16%
Lowell Boulevard
0.38 mi · 12%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.34 mi · 10%
US 287 North
0.3 mi · 9%
El Paso Boulevard
0.29 mi · 9%
US 36 West
0.27 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

West 80th Avenue

Turn left onto West 80th Avenue

0.51 mi · 00h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
1.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Lakes
00h 04m from Sherrelwood
Leave By
8:14 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherrelwood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherrelwood to Westminster?

The road trip is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Twin Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Sherrelwood and 1.7 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherrelwood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westminster.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Lakes

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 Twin Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 0.2 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Twin Lakes.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

8 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

35 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

39 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherrelwood and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 1.9 mi (3.06 km).

Sherrelwood

#1 Sherrelwood

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

Population18,287
Coordinates39.8377600, -105.0013700
Altitude1613
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: Elder Street (-105.001199, 39.837525)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.44 L · about $0.44
Round trip
$0.89
0.24 gal · 0.88 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $0.44 $0.89
Mid-grade $4.08 $0.49 $0.98
Premium $4.39 $0.53 $1.05
Diesel $4.74 $0.57 $1.14

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherrelwood and Westminster. The current time is 00:06:20.

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.