How far is Telluride, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Telluride, CO to Westminster, CO is about 332.5 miles (535.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
332.5 mi
06h 08m
Flight
198.71 mi
319.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.71 mi
Kilometers
319.79 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.5 mi
Kilometers
535.1 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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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 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM MDT
Return by in Telluride
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Telluride
2026-04-18T22:07
Arrive Westminster
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Telluride
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Rifle
CO

City in Colorado

From Telluride
181.7 mi
03h 04m
To Westminster
150.8 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Colorado Avenue

    2862 ft · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Colorado Avenue

    26 m · 5 sec · West Colorado Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Colorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    12.7 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    23.3 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    29.9 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Confluence Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on G Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road

  12. 12

    Continue on G Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · G Road

  13. 13

    Continue on G50 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue on 32 Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver

    233.3 mi · 4 hr 22 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1606 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 76th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 76th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    768 ft · 34 sec · Newton Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
233 mi · 70%
West Colorado Avenue
33.3 mi · 10%
G50 Road
13.7 mi · 4%
32 Road
6.28 mi · 2%
Sheridan Boulevard
2.71 mi · 1%
G Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver

233 mi · 04h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.8 mi
198.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rifle
03h 04m from Telluride
Leave By
11:44 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Telluride and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.5 miles (535.1 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rifle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.7 miles from Telluride and 150.8 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.8 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.38 one way or $86.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Telluride and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Westminster.

Stop Ideas Near Rifle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rifle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Glenwood Springs

40 mi away
413 7th Street
RAIL

Grand Junction

86 mi away
339 South 1st Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Telluride and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 198.71 mi (319.79 km).

Telluride

#1 Telluride

Town in Colorado, USA

Population2,416
Coordinates37.9374900, -107.8122900
Altitude2680
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: West Colorado Avenue (-107.812271, 37.937535)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.41 L · about $43.38
Round trip
$86.76
23.46 gal · 88.82 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $43.38 $86.76
Mid-grade $4.08 $47.91 $95.81
Premium $4.39 $51.51 $103.01
Diesel $4.74 $55.57 $111.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Telluride and Westminster. The current time is 22:07:22.

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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.