How far is Westminster, CO from Fort Carson, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Fort Carson, CO is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Fort Carson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Fort Carson.
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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
63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard
785 ft · 29 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Nelson Boulevard
31 m · 3 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Nelson Boulevard
648 ft · 18 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nelson Boulevard
43 m · 4 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Boulevard
2873 ft · 1 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wetzel Avenue
2262 ft · 1 min · Wetzel Avenue
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Turn left onto Prussman Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Prussman Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prussman Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Fort Carson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Sunny near Fort Carson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Fort Carson?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Westminster and 42.4 miles from Fort Carson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 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 Fort Carson.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Fort Carson. Straight-line distance: 77.1 mi (124.08 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 Fort Carson
United States Army installation
| Population | 13,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.7374900, -104.7888600 |
| Altitude | 1780 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Carson (-104.78886, 38.73749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.17 | $26.35 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
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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