How far is Westminster, CO from Springfield, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Springfield, CO is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.19 mi
04h 57m
Flight
212.71 mi
342.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.71 mi
Kilometers
342.33 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.19 mi
Kilometers
412.3 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hugo
CO

Town in Colorado, United States

From Westminster
128.1 mi
02h 28m
To Springfield
128.1 mi
02h 28m

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
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newton Street

    768 ft · 39 sec · Newton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 76th Avenue

    2200 ft · 1 min · West 76th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Irving Street

    1323 ft · 42 sec · Irving Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 74th Avenue

    1289 ft · 59 sec · West 74th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Federal Boulevard

    779 ft · 24 sec · Federal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 East: Denver

    2777 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2754 ft · 36 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 287: Hugo, Kit Carson

    1744 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West 15th Street

    29.8 mi · 35 min · West 15th Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    43.4 mi · 51 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    641 ft · 28 sec · East 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
83.5 mi · 33%
West 15th Street
82.7 mi · 32%
US 40
17.9 mi · 7%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
6.17 mi · 2%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.81 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

76.6 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
212.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hugo
02h 28m from Westminster
Leave By
7:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Hugo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Westminster and 128.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 7:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 212.71 mi (342.33 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
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#2 Springfield

Statutory Town in Baca County, Colorado

Population1,364
Coordinates37.4083500, -102.6143600
Altitude1329
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Springfield (-102.61436, 37.40835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.22 L · about $33.43
Round trip
$66.86
18.08 gal · 68.44 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $33.43 $66.86
Mid-grade $4.08 $36.92 $73.84
Premium $4.39 $39.69 $79.39
Diesel $4.74 $42.82 $85.64

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 Springfield. The current time is 23:11:17.

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.