How far is Westminster, CO from Columbine, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Columbine, CO is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Columbine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Columbine.
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Start on Newton Street
35 m · 11 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto West 77th Avenue
873 ft · 40 sec · West 77th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowell Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Lowell Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue
2630 ft · 51 sec · West 72nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Federal Boulevard
4.6 mi · 10 min · Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Speer Boulevard
3117 ft · 1 min · North Speer Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive
9.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto West Mineral Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Mineral Avenue
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Continue on West Ken Caryl Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pierce Street
2071 ft · 46 sec · South Pierce Street
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Turn right onto West Roxbury Place
756 ft · 31 sec · West Roxbury Place
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Turn left onto South Newland Street
626 ft · 28 sec · South Newland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Newland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Columbine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 85
Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive
9.62 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Columbine?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Westminster and 11.4 miles from Columbine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbine.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Englewood.
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Union Station
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Columbine. Straight-line distance: 17.28 mi (27.81 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 Columbine
School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999
| Population | 24,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5877700, -105.0694300 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbine (-105.06943, 39.58777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
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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