How far is Westminster, CO from Columbine Valley, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Columbine Valley, CO is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.65 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.28 mi
26.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.28 mi
Kilometers
26.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.65 mi
Kilometers
30.02 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbine Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-19T05:52
Arrive Columbine Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Denver
CO

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Westminster
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To Columbine Valley
9.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Columbine Valley.

  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

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Bowles Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Bowles Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Middlefield Road

    2219 ft · 2 min · South Middlefield Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Niblick Lane

    1212 ft · 53 sec · Niblick Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niblick Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 85
7.24 mi · 39%
Federal Boulevard
4.62 mi · 25%
North Valley Highway
3.14 mi · 17%
West Bowles Avenue
0.83 mi · 4%
Lowell Boulevard
0.62 mi · 3%
North Speer Boulevard
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 85

Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive

7.24 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 16m from Westminster
Leave By
7:24 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near Columbine Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Columbine Valley?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Westminster and 9.3 miles from Columbine Valley.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.44 one way or $4.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near Columbine Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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 Denver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

1 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

2 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

46 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Columbine Valley. Straight-line distance: 16.28 mi (26.2 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Columbine Valley

#2 Columbine Valley

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,508
Coordinates39.6011000, -105.0322100
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Columbine Valley (-105.03221, 39.6011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.44
Round trip
$4.88
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.44 $4.88
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.70 $5.39
Premium $4.39 $2.90 $5.80
Diesel $4.74 $3.13 $6.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Columbine Valley. The current time is 05:52:56.

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.