How far is Westminster, CO from Loma, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Loma, CO is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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.
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Loma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Loma.
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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
254.8 mi · 4 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 139: Loma, Rangely
1258 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto 13 Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · 13 Road
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Turn left onto M 1/4 Road
19 m · 3 sec · M 1/4 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · M 1/4 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Loma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
255 mi · 04h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Sunny near Loma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Loma?
The road trip is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Westminster and 131.3 miles from Loma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206 miles (331.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 7:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.88 one way or $79.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Sunny near Loma.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Loma. Straight-line distance: 206.06 mi (331.62 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 Loma
Situated in the high desert of western Colorado's Grand Valley at an elevation of 4,508 feet, this unincorporated community lies within Mesa County along the Colorado River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1958100, -108.8131600 |
| Altitude | 1374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loma (-108.81316, 39.19581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.33 | $39.88 | $79.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $43.51 | $87.02 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $46.68 | $93.36 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $60.09 | $120.17 |
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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