How far is Westminster, CO from Palmer Lake, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Palmer Lake, CO is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Palmer Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Palmer Lake.
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Start on Newton Street
35 m · 11 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto West 77th Avenue
873 ft · 40 sec · West 77th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowell Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Lowell Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue
2630 ft · 51 sec · West 72nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Federal Boulevard
4.6 mi · 10 min · Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Speer Boulevard
3117 ft · 1 min · North Speer Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
47.5 mi · 52 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road
1603 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto County Line Road;West Palmer Divide Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · County Line Road;West Palmer Divide Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spruce Mountain Road
71 m · 7 sec · Spruce Mountain Road
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Continue straight
2072 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Pie Corner
610 ft · 31 sec · Pie Corner
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Glenway
68 m · 10 sec · Upper Glenway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Glenway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Palmer Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
47.5 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westminster and Sunny near Palmer Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Palmer Lake?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Castle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Westminster and 28.8 miles from Palmer Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westminster and Sunny near Palmer Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Greenwood Village City Hall
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Pines.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Palmer Lake. Straight-line distance: 49.78 mi (80.11 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 Palmer Lake
City in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,037 |
| Coordinates | 39.1222100, -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 2224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer Lake (-104.9172, 39.12221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
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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