How far is Westminster, CO from Redlands, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Redlands, CO is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Redlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Redlands.
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Start on Newton Street
768 ft · 36 sec · Newton Street
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Turn right onto West 76th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 76th Avenue
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Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
1712 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
242.2 mi · 4 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 24 Road, Redlands Parkway
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward 24 Road
95 m · 5 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
104 m · 6 sec · 24 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 24 Road
37 m · 2 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
2452 ft · 45 sec · 24 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 24 Road
32 m · 2 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
1 mi · 2 min · 24 Road
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Continue on Redlands Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Redlands Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
3 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
117 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right
107 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Redlands Court
8 m · 5 sec · Redlands Court
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Turn left onto 22 1/2 Road
49 m · 12 sec · 22 1/2 Road
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Turn left onto Broadway
99 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Redlands.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
242 mi · 04h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Sunny near Redlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Redlands?
The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Westminster and 126.3 miles from Redlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.36 one way or $76.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Sunny near Redlands.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Redlands. Straight-line distance: 198.96 mi (320.2 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 Redlands
Situated in Mesa County at an elevation of 4,656 feet, this community lies directly west of Grand Junction across the Gunnison River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0788700, -108.6356500 |
| Altitude | 1419 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redlands (-108.63565, 39.07887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.33 | $38.36 | $76.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $41.86 | $83.72 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $44.91 | $89.82 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $57.81 | $115.61 |
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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