How far is Westminster, CO from Superior, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Superior, CO is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Superior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Superior.
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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 right onto Federal Boulevard
908 ft · 19 sec · Federal Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 West: Boulder
1660 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3093 ft · 40 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 170 West: McCaslin Boulevard
1595 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on McCaslin Boulevard South
66 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight left onto South McCaslin Boulevard
1521 ft · 43 sec · South McCaslin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Coal Creek Drive
678 ft · 35 sec · East Coal Creek Drive
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
539 ft · 26 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Superior.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.89 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Superior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Superior?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Broomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Westminster and 6.7 miles from Superior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Superior.
Stop Ideas Near Broomfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broomfield.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Superior. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.1 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 Superior
Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.
| Population | 13,413 |
| Coordinates | 39.9527600, -105.1686000 |
| Altitude | 1675 |
| Country | United States |
End: Superior (-105.1686, 39.95276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
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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