How far is Westminster, CO from Byers, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Byers, CO is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
46.78 mi
00h 55m
Flight
43.85 mi
70.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.85 mi
Kilometers
70.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.78 mi
Kilometers
75.29 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byers
Sat, Apr 11, 6:22 PM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Sat, Apr 11, 7:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-11T17:27
Arrive Byers
Sat, Apr 11, 6:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
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
Aurora
CO

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Westminster
23.4 mi
00h 27m
To Byers
23.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newton Street

    768 ft · 39 sec · Newton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 76th Avenue

    2200 ft · 1 min · West 76th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Irving Street

    1323 ft · 42 sec · Irving Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 74th Avenue

    1289 ft · 59 sec · West 74th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Federal Boulevard

    779 ft · 24 sec · Federal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 East: Denver

    2777 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2754 ft · 36 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    29.3 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Byers

    1962 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1218 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1206 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
36.2 mi · 77%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
6.17 mi · 13%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.81 mi · 4%
US 36 East
0.9 mi · 2%
West 76th Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Irving Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

29.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 27m from Westminster
Leave By
4:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Byers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Westminster and 23.4 miles from Byers.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Byers.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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 Aurora and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 12 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Aurora Municipal Center
Meeting point 9 mi away

Aurora Municipal Center

Aurora , CO
15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

14 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

53 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

54 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Byers. Straight-line distance: 43.85 mi (70.57 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Byers

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States

Population1,160
Coordinates39.7113700, -104.2277400
Altitude1586
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Byers (-104.22774, 39.71137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.20
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.10 $12.20
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.74 $13.48
Premium $4.39 $7.25 $14.49
Diesel $4.74 $7.82 $15.63

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Byers. The current time is 17:27:16.

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.