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Gypsum, CO
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Trip from Gypsum, CO to Westminster, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
135.2 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gypsum, CO
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Westminster, CO
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Trip Overview
Gypsum to Westminster is 135.2 miles and takes about 2 hours 40 minutes via Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, Sheridan Boulevard, and Heartland Expressway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Colorado, traversing the Mountain West region. Expect a drive with plenty of turns, characteristic of local travel, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It’s a manageable distance for a single day, making it ideal if you prefer to reach your destination without an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.6 miles from Gypsum, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 135.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as turn-heavy and local, suggesting a need for attention as you navigate. While 100% of the route is on major roads, it's not a simple interstate run. You'll experience a longest stretch of 129.2 miles on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, which might offer some sustained driving before transitions. The profile indicates a less monotonous journey, possibly with more varied scenery and speed changes compared to a pure highway experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 129.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 51 / Trail Gulch Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 51 / Trail Gulch Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (I 70 / Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.9 miles (I 76 / Heartland Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 51 / Trail Gulch Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 51 / Trail Gulch Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 70 / Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
129.9 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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I 76 / Heartland Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76 / Heartland Expressway toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 269B
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
7
131.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
4
131.5 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard
Turn left onto CO 95 / Sheridan Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway | 129.2 mi | 2h 29m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Heartland Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West 76th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Newton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Trail Gulch Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
— 129.2 mi, about 2h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gypsum, CO and Westminster, CO.
1
Start on US 6
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto CR 51
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
Trail Gulch Road
3
Continue on CR 51
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Trail Gulch Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
129 mi
·
2 hr 29 min
·
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Exit 269B
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1B
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CO 95
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto West 76th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 76th Avenue
10
Turn left onto Newton Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Newton Street
11
Arrive at destination
Newton Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 40 minute duration, leaving Gypsum in the morning is a good plan to avoid potential afternoon traffic closer to Westminster. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $20 for the 135.2-mile trip. A practical tip for this route: be prepared for the numerous turns, especially as you transition onto Sheridan Boulevard and the Heartland Expressway, so have your navigation readily accessible.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.6 miles from Gypsum, CO, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westminster, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gypsum, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gypsum, CO
This is one driving day of about 135.2 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Gypsum, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway for about 129.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from Gypsum, CO · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Gypsum, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.2 miles.
Arriving in Westminster, CO
The final approach into Westminster, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Westminster, CO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.37 one way
$40.74 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| premium | $4.39 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.85 | $59.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.93 | $8.65 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Morning in Westminster on Friday
Local time
6:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 7 to 22 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
34°F
Georgetown, CO
68 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gypsum, CO to Westminster, CO covers 135.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, Sheridan Boulevard, Heartland Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 miles from Gypsum, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.37 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 51 / Trail Gulch Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (I 70 / Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.9 miles (I 76 / Heartland Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gypsum, CO to Westminster, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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