How far is Westminster, CO from Mead, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Mead, CO is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Mead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Mead.
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Start on Newton Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Newton Street
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Turn right onto West 78th Avenue
812 ft · 29 sec · West 78th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Turnpike Drive
32 m · 11 sec · North Turnpike Drive
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Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
1238 ft · 29 sec · Lowell Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 80th Avenue
2633 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue
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Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 92nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 92nd Avenue
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Continue on Thornton Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn left onto I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne
1723 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.3 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mead
1252 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Welker Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East Welker Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
8 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Mead.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Westminster and Snow Showers near Mead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Mead?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Westminster and 15.5 miles from Mead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Westminster and Snow Showers near Mead.
Stop Ideas Near Erie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Mead. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.23 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 Mead
Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,003 |
| Coordinates | 40.2333200, -104.9985900 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mead (-104.99859, 40.23332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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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