Origin
Cherry Hills Village, CO
Evening in Cherry Hills Village on Thursday
Local time
7:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Westminster, CO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Hills Village, CO
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Westminster, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Westminster, CO covers 18.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Valley Highway, South University Boulevard, Denver–Boulder Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on South Valley Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 217A
Toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
West 80th Avenue
Turn left onto West 80th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Lowell Boulevard
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Westminster, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder along the way.
Boulder
14.5 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Highway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| South University Boulevard | 3 mi | 6m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West 80th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Federal Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 77th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Newton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Valley Highway
— 11.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hills Village, CO and Westminster, CO.
1
Start on CO 177
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South University Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 25
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 217A
Toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto US 36
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 287
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Federal Boulevard
9
Turn left onto West 80th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 80th Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lowell Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 77th Avenue
12
Turn right onto Newton Street
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
Newton Street
13
Arrive at destination
Newton Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.64 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Westminster, CO
Evening in Westminster on Thursday
Local time
7:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
33 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Westminster, CO covers 18.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Valley Highway, South University Boulevard, Denver–Boulder Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Cherry Hills Village, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Westminster, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder along the way.
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