How far is Westminster, CO from Northglenn, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Northglenn, CO is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.9 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.29 mi
6.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.29 mi
Kilometers
6.91 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.9 mi
Kilometers
9.49 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northglenn
Tue, May 12, 8:17 PM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-05-12T20:04
Arrive Northglenn
Tue, May 12, 8:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Federal Heights
CO

City in Adams County, Colorado, United States

From Westminster
2.9 mi
00h 06m
To Northglenn
2.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newton Street

    550 ft · 26 sec · Newton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 78th Avenue

    812 ft · 29 sec · West 78th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Turnpike Drive

    32 m · 11 sec · North Turnpike Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard

    1238 ft · 29 sec · Lowell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 80th Avenue

    2633 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Federal Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 92nd Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West 92nd Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Thornton Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Thornton Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne

    1723 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 104th Avenue

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 104th Avenue

    55 m · 12 sec · East 104th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 104th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
220.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Federal Boulevard
1.5 mi · 25%
Thornton Parkway
1.16 mi · 20%
West 92nd Avenue
1.01 mi · 17%
North Valley Highway
0.67 mi · 11%
West 80th Avenue
0.5 mi · 8%
I 25 North
0.33 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Federal Boulevard

Turn left onto Federal Boulevard

1.5 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Federal Heights
00h 06m from Westminster
Leave By
8:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near Northglenn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Federal Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Westminster and 2.9 miles from Northglenn.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near Northglenn.

Stop Ideas Near Federal Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Federal Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Heights.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

11 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

33 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

36 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Northglenn. Straight-line distance: 4.29 mi (6.91 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Northglenn

City in Colorado

Population38,845
Coordinates39.8855400, -104.9872000
Altitude1639
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Northglenn (-104.9872, 39.88554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.55
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $0.78 $1.55
Mid-grade $4.08 $0.86 $1.72
Premium $4.39 $0.92 $1.84
Diesel $4.74 $0.99 $1.99

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Northglenn. The current time is 20:04:18.

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.