How far is Westminster, CO from Ken Caryl, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Ken Caryl, CO is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Ken Caryl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Ken Caryl.
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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
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ken Caryl Avenue
1783 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Ken Caryl Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue
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Turn right onto South Continental Divide Road
124 m · 17 sec · South Continental Divide Road
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Turn left onto South Sangre de Cristo Road
723 ft · 34 sec · South Sangre de Cristo Road
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Turn right onto South Cottonwood Mountain
806 ft · 35 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Ken Caryl.
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.
CO 470 East
Merge slight left
9.75 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ken Caryl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Ken Caryl?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Applewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Westminster and 13.3 miles from Ken Caryl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 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 Chance Rain Showers near Ken Caryl.
Stop Ideas Near Applewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Applewood.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Ken Caryl. Straight-line distance: 18.45 mi (29.7 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 Ken Caryl
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 32,438 |
| Coordinates | 39.5758200, -105.1122100 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ken Caryl (-105.11221, 39.57582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
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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