How far is Westminster, CO from Pierce, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Pierce, CO is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Pierce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Pierce.
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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
41.4 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 East: Ault
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto East Mulberry Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Mulberry Street
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Continue on East Highway 14
10 mi · 16 min · East Highway 14
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Turn left onto County Road 29
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 29
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Turn right onto County Road 88
1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 88
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
1065 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
10 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Pierce.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 00h 41m
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 Sunny near Pierce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Pierce?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Westminster and 35.3 miles from Pierce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near Pierce.
Stop Ideas Near Johnstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Pierce. Straight-line distance: 57.17 mi (92 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 Pierce
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 938 |
| Coordinates | 40.6355400, -104.7552500 |
| Altitude | 1535 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pierce (-104.75525, 40.63554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $4.05 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
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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