How far is Westminster, CO from Derby, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Derby, CO is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Derby.
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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
3154 ft · 41 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
2730 ft · 36 sec · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 224
864 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 224: Commerce City, 74th Avenue
568 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto East 74th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 74th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
2105 ft · 38 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 77th Avenue
926 ft · 30 sec · East 77th Avenue
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Turn left onto Kimberly Street
1385 ft · 1 min · Kimberly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kimberly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Derby.
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.
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.28 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Mostly Sunny near Derby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Derby?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Welby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Westminster and 3.9 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Mostly Sunny near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Welby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Welby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Derby. Straight-line distance: 6.29 mi (10.13 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 Derby
Located at an elevation of 5,128 feet within Adams County, this community forms a significant part of the Commerce City area northeast of Denver.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8394300, -104.9185900 |
| Altitude | 1563 |
| Country | United States |
End: Derby (-104.91859, 39.83943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.33 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $1.37 | $2.73 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
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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