How far is Westminster, CO from Welby, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Welby, CO is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.9 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.14 mi
6.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.14 mi
Kilometers
6.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.9 mi
Kilometers
9.49 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Welby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Welby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Twin Lakes
CO

City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Westminster
2.9 mi
00h 06m
To Welby
3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph W
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    828 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1414 ft · 44 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 70th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 70th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North York Street

    1 km · 2 min · North York Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North York Street

    567 ft · 22 sec · North York Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
237.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 70th Avenue
1.58 mi · 27%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.42 mi · 24%
North York Street
0.75 mi · 13%
US 36 East
0.53 mi · 9%
Broadway
0.42 mi · 7%
West 76th Avenue
0.42 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East 70th Avenue

Turn left onto East 70th Avenue

1.58 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Lakes
00h 06m from Westminster
Leave By
8:06 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Welby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Twin Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Westminster and 3 miles from Welby.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 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 Welby.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Lakes

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 Twin Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Twin Lakes.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

8 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

35 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

39 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Welby. Straight-line distance: 4.14 mi (6.66 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Welby

Census-designated place in Colorado

Population14,846
Coordinates39.8366500, -104.9591500
Altitude1565
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Welby (-104.95915, 39.83665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.55
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $0.78 $1.55
Mid-grade $4.08 $0.86 $1.72
Premium $4.39 $0.92 $1.84
Diesel $4.74 $0.99 $1.99

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 Welby. The current time is 02:26:18.

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.