How far is Westminster, CO from Avon, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Avon, CO is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Avon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Avon.
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Start on Newton Street
768 ft · 36 sec · Newton Street
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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 Sheridan Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
1712 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
102.2 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Avon
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Avon
74 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Avon Road
676 ft · 14 sec · Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road
156 m · 10 sec · Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road
47 m · 3 sec · Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road
85 m · 6 sec · Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road
32 m · 2 sec · Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road
1059 ft · 21 sec · Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Avon Road
90 m · 5 sec · Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road
23 m · 1 sec · Avon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Avon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
102 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near Avon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Avon?
The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Silver Plume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Westminster and 54.2 miles from Avon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near Avon.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Plume
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 Silver Plume.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Avon. Straight-line distance: 80.17 mi (129.02 km).
#1 Westminster
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 115,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -105.0372000 |
| Altitude | 1641 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon
Home Rule Municipality that is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,952 |
| Coordinates | 39.6313700, -106.5222500 |
| Altitude | 2265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon (-106.52225, 39.63137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $14.13 | $28.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.60 | $31.20 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.77 | $33.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $18.10 | $36.19 |
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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