How far is Westminster, CO from Alamosa, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Alamosa, CO is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.41 mi
04h 37m
Flight
169.62 mi
272.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.62 mi
Kilometers
272.97 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.41 mi
Kilometers
386.9 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamosa
Wed, Apr 15, 4:02 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-14T23:25
Arrive Alamosa
Wed, Apr 15, 4:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pueblo
CO

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

From Westminster
120.2 mi
02h 18m
To Alamosa
120.2 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newton Street

    35 m · 11 sec · Newton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

    873 ft · 40 sec · West 77th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowell Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Lowell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue

    2630 ft · 51 sec · West 72nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Federal Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 10 min · Federal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Speer Boulevard

    3117 ft · 1 min · North Speer Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    2320 ft · 1 min · Fourth Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ross Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · Ross Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 30%
North Valley Highway
63 mi · 26%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
53.4 mi · 22%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 10%
North Freeway
9.65 mi · 4%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 7th Street

Turn right onto West 7th Street

71.4 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.8 mi
169.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pueblo
02h 18m from Westminster
Leave By
7:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westminster and Chance Snow Showers near Alamosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km) and usually takes 04h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Westminster and 120.2 miles from Alamosa.

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

The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.36 one way or $62.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Westminster and Chance Snow Showers near Alamosa.

Stop Ideas Near Pueblo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pueblo, 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 Pueblo.

BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

6 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

67 mi away
120 South Weber Street
RAIL

La Junta

98 mi away
1 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Alamosa. Straight-line distance: 169.62 mi (272.97 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Alamosa

#2 Alamosa

City in Colorado, USA

Population9,367
Coordinates37.4694500, -105.8700200
Altitude2299
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Alamosa (-105.87002, 37.46945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.11 L · about $31.36
Round trip
$62.72
16.96 gal · 64.22 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $31.36 $62.72
Mid-grade $4.08 $34.63 $69.26
Premium $4.39 $37.24 $74.47
Diesel $4.74 $40.17 $80.34

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 Westminster and Alamosa. The current time is 23:25:22.

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.