How far is Westminster, CO from Severance, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Severance, CO is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.63 mi
01h 11m
Flight
48.5 mi
78.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.5 mi
Kilometers
78.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.63 mi
Kilometers
92.75 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severance
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-22T21:36
Arrive Severance
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Westminster
28.8 mi
00h 35m
To Severance
28.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Harmony Road

    1394 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Harmony Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Harmony Road

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 74

    3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 74

  16. 16

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    1421 ft · 56 sec · West 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    88 m · 10 sec · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 65%
North Valley Highway
7.52 mi · 13%
County Road 74
3.65 mi · 6%
East Harmony Road
3.53 mi · 6%
Federal Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3%
Thornton Parkway
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.3 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 35m from Westminster
Leave By
4:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westminster and Mostly Sunny near Severance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Westminster and 28.8 miles from Severance.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westminster and Mostly Sunny near Severance.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Severance. Straight-line distance: 48.5 mi (78.06 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Severance

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population7,634
Coordinates40.5241500, -104.8510800
Altitude1490
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Severance (-104.85108, 40.52415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.01
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.51 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.39 $8.91 $17.83
Diesel $4.74 $9.62 $19.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Severance. The current time is 21:36:30.

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.