How far is Westminster, CO from Gilcrest, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Gilcrest, CO is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 00h 59m.
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.
Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Gilcrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Gilcrest.
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Start on Newton Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Newton Street
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Turn right onto West 78th Avenue
812 ft · 29 sec · West 78th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Turnpike Drive
32 m · 11 sec · North Turnpike Drive
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Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
1238 ft · 29 sec · Lowell Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 80th Avenue
2633 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue
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Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 92nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 92nd Avenue
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Continue on Thornton Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn left onto I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne
1723 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.1 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 66: Lyons, Longmont
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
8.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto CanAm Highway
5.8 mi · 10 min · CanAm Highway
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Turn left onto Elm Street
19 m · 5 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Service Road
921 ft · 40 sec · West Service Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Service Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Gilcrest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near Gilcrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Gilcrest?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Westminster and 21.2 miles from Gilcrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near Gilcrest.
Stop Ideas Near Frederick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Gilcrest. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.21 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 Gilcrest
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.2819300, -104.7777500 |
| Altitude | 1449 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilcrest (-104.77775, 40.28193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.13 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
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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