How far is Westminster, CO from Penrose, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Penrose, CO is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 02h 17m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Penrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Penrose.
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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
63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
32 mi · 43 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
822 ft · 38 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
927 ft · 41 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Penrose.
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
63 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Westminster and Mostly Clear near Penrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Penrose?
The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Woodmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Westminster and 55.2 miles from Penrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Mostly Clear near Penrose.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmoor
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 Woodmoor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Penrose. Straight-line distance: 97.54 mi (156.97 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 Penrose
Place in Colorado, USA
| Population | 3,582 |
| Coordinates | 38.4250000, -105.0227600 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penrose (-105.02276, 38.425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.12 | $34.25 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $18.47 | $36.95 |
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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