How far is Westminster, CO from Florence, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Florence, CO is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (161 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.55 mi
02h 27m
Flight
100.03 mi
160.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.03 mi
Kilometers
160.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.55 mi
Kilometers
187.57 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-23T06:57
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Monument
CO

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

From Westminster
58.3 mi
01h 13m
To Florence
58.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph W
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue

    2749 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue

    33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    5.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
63 mi · 54%
South Nevada Avenue
38.4 mi · 33%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.81 mi · 7%
Federal Boulevard
4.62 mi · 4%
Lowell Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
North Speer Boulevard
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

63 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monument
01h 13m from Westminster
Leave By
1:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Westminster and 58.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (161 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Monument

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monument, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

29 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

61 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

74 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Florence. Straight-line distance: 100.03 mi (160.98 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Florence

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,982
Coordinates38.3902800, -105.1186000
Altitude1579
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Florence (-105.1186, 38.39028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.40
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $15.20 $30.40
Mid-grade $4.08 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.39 $18.05 $36.09
Diesel $4.74 $19.47 $38.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Florence. The current time is 06:57:26.

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.