How far is Westminster, CO from Gunnison, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Gunnison, CO is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (217 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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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 Gunnison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Gunnison.
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Start on Newton Street
768 ft · 36 sec · Newton Street
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Turn right onto West 76th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 76th Avenue
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Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
1712 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: Colorado Springs
1.1 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South: Fairplay
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
101.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right
59.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Turn right onto North Iowa Street
159 m · 23 sec · North Iowa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Gunnison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 285 South
Merge slight left
101 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Sunny near Gunnison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Gunnison?
The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.1 miles from Westminster and 101.2 miles from Gunnison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (217 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 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 Gunnison.
Stop Ideas Near Fairplay
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 Fairplay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Gunnison. Straight-line distance: 134.82 mi (216.97 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 Gunnison
County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,840 |
| Coordinates | 38.5458200, -106.9253200 |
| Altitude | 2348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunnison (-106.92532, 38.54582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $26.40 | $52.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $29.16 | $58.32 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.35 | $62.70 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $33.82 | $67.64 |
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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