How far is Timnath, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Timnath, CO to Westminster, CO is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
51.59 mi
00h 56m
Flight
47.93 mi
77.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.93 mi
Kilometers
77.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.59 mi
Kilometers
83.02 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Tue, Apr 14, 7:39 PM MDT
Return by in Timnath
Tue, Apr 14, 8:36 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timnath
2026-04-14T18:42
Arrive Westminster
Tue, Apr 14, 7:39 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timnath
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 Timnath
25.7 mi
00h 28m
To Westminster
25.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
17 mph W
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    634 ft · 36 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1255 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    92 m · 18 sec · Deer Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Timnath Parkway

    783 ft · 26 sec · Timnath Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Harmony Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East 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 · 44 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 Timnath 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 72%
North Valley Highway
7.62 mi · 15%
Federal Boulevard
1.51 mi · 3%
Thornton Parkway
1.25 mi · 2%
West 92nd Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
East Harmony Road
0.6 mi · 1%
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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 28m from Timnath
Leave By
4:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Timnath and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 25.7 miles from Timnath and 25.9 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Timnath and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 5.4 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 5.4 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

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 Timnath and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 47.93 mi (77.13 km).

Timnath

#1 Timnath

Human settlement in Larimer County, Colorado, United States of America

Population3,193
Coordinates40.5291500, -104.9852500
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue (-104.984582, 40.528533)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.43 $14.87
Premium $4.39 $7.99 $15.98
Diesel $4.74 $8.62 $17.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Timnath and Westminster. The current time is 18:42:57.

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.