How far is Westminster, CO from Gypsum, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Gypsum, CO is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
135.22 mi
02h 38m
Flight
102.55 mi
165.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.55 mi
Kilometers
165.04 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.22 mi
Kilometers
217.62 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gypsum
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Gypsum
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Dillon
CO

Town in Colorado, USA

From Westminster
67.5 mi
01h 19m
To Gypsum
67.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 40 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newton Street

    768 ft · 36 sec · Newton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 76th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 76th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West

    1712 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    129.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Gypsum

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Trail Gulch Road

    53 m · 3 sec · Trail Gulch Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Trail Gulch Road

    681 ft · 12 sec · Trail Gulch Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    59 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1748 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
131 mi · 97%
Sheridan Boulevard
2.55 mi · 2%
West 76th Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
Trail Gulch Road
0.53 mi
I 76 West
0.32 mi
Newton Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left

129 mi · 02h 28m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dillon
01h 19m from Westminster
Leave By
1:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near Gypsum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Dillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Westminster and 67.7 miles from Gypsum.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 1:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.64 one way or $35.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near Gypsum.

Stop Ideas Near Dillon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dillon, 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 Dillon.

BUS

Frisco, Colorado

7 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Vail, Colorado

26 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

40 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Fairplay, CO

45 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Gypsum. Straight-line distance: 102.55 mi (165.04 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Gypsum

Town of the United States

Population7,304
Coordinates39.6469300, -106.9517100
Altitude1924
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Gypsum (-106.95171, 39.64693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.06 L · about $17.64
Round trip
$35.28
9.54 gal · 36.12 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $17.64 $35.28
Mid-grade $4.08 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.39 $20.95 $41.89
Diesel $4.74 $22.60 $45.19

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 Gypsum. The current time is 22:05:10.

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.