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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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 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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.
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Start on West Colorado Avenue
2862 ft · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Colorado Avenue
26 m · 5 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.7 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.3 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
29.9 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Confluence Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.2 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G50 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on 32 Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
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Turn right
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
233.3 mi · 4 hr 22 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 Telluride and Westminster.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rifle.
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Grand Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Telluride and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 198.71 mi (319.79 km).
#1 Telluride
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,416 |
| Coordinates | 37.9374900, -107.8122900 |
| Altitude | 2680 |
| 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: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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