How far is Westminster, CO from Burlington, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Burlington, CO is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln 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 Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Burlington.
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Start on Newton Street
768 ft · 39 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto West 76th Avenue
2200 ft · 1 min · West 76th Avenue
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Turn right onto Irving Street
1323 ft · 42 sec · Irving Street
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Turn left onto West 74th Avenue
1289 ft · 59 sec · West 74th Avenue
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Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
779 ft · 24 sec · Federal Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 East: Denver
2777 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2754 ft · 36 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
150.5 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385, I 70 Business: Lincoln Street
982 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Street
2721 ft · 50 sec · South Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
2658 ft · 56 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto 15th Street
1880 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
151 mi · 02h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westminster and Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Burlington?
The road trip is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Limon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Westminster and 84.5 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Westminster and Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Limon
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 Limon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 151.89 mi (244.45 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 Burlington
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 3,126 |
| Coordinates | 39.3061100, -102.2693600 |
| Altitude | 1271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-102.26936, 39.30611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $22.00 | $44.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.30 | $48.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.13 | $52.25 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $28.19 | $56.37 |
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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