How far is Westminster, CO from Glendale, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Glendale, CO is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
13.75 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.63 mi
17.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.63 mi
Kilometers
17.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.75 mi
Kilometers
22.13 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Commerce City
CO

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Westminster
6.9 mi
00h 12m
To Glendale
6.9 mi
00h 12m

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
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newton Street

    768 ft · 39 sec · Newton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 76th Avenue

    2200 ft · 1 min · West 76th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Irving Street

    1323 ft · 42 sec · Irving Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 74th Avenue

    1289 ft · 59 sec · West 74th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Federal Boulevard

    779 ft · 24 sec · Federal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 East: Denver

    2777 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2754 ft · 36 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 South: Vasquez Boulevard

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    781 ft · 12 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Colorado Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 12 min · North Colorado Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Leetsdale Drive

    2855 ft · 1 min · South Leetsdale Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Cherry Street

    1724 ft · 44 sec · South Cherry Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Exposition Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Exposition Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Exposition Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Colorado Boulevard
5.7 mi · 41%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.21 mi · 23%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.81 mi · 13%
South Leetsdale Drive
0.54 mi · 4%
US 36 East
0.53 mi · 4%
West 76th Avenue
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Colorado Boulevard

Turn slight right onto North Colorado Boulevard

5.7 mi · 00h 12m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Commerce City
00h 12m from Westminster
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Commerce City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Westminster and 6.9 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Commerce City

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 Commerce City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 7.3 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 5.2 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 13.6 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 5.4 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 Commerce City.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

8 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

41 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

43 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Glendale

City in Colorado

Population5,102
Coordinates39.7049900, -104.9335900
Altitude1631
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Glendale (-104.93359, 39.70499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.62
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.81 $3.62
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.39 $2.15 $4.30
Diesel $4.74 $2.32 $4.64

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 Glendale. The current time is 03:06:18.

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.