Origin
Timnath, CO
Night in Timnath on Tuesday
Local time
9:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Timnath, CO to Westminster, CO
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Timnath, CO
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Westminster, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Timnath, CO to Westminster, CO covers 51.3 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, North Valley Highway, Federal Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.6 miles from Timnath, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 51.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.3 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 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 51.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 39.4 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
39.4 mi into trip
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~42m in
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I 25 / North Valley Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
46.4 mi into trip
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~50m in
Take the exit toward Thornton Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 220
Toward Thornton Parkway
7
46.6 mi into trip
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~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Thornton Parkway West, Water World, Thornton Park-n-Ride
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Thornton Parkway West, Water World, Thor...
6
50.7 mi into trip
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~59m in
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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.
Between Timnath, CO and Westminster, CO, road signs point toward Thornton Parkway West, Water World and Thornton Park-N-Ride.
Thornton Parkway West
46.6 mi in
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~50m
Water World
46.6 mi in
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~50m
Thornton Park-N-Ride
46.6 mi in
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~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 37.3 mi | 37m |
| North Valley Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Federal Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Thornton Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 92nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Harmony Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 80th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 37.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timnath, CO and Westminster, CO.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
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3rd Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue
302 ft
·
17 sec
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Deer Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto Timnath Parkway
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Timnath Parkway
5
Turn right onto East Harmony Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harmony Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 25 South
7
Merge onto I 25
37 mi
·
37 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 25
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
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North Valley Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 220
Toward Thornton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
210 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Thornton Parkway West, Water World, Thornton Park-n-Ride
12
Turn straight onto Thornton Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Thornton Parkway
13
Continue on West 92nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West 92nd Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 287
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West 80th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West 80th Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Lowell Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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West 77th Avenue
18
Turn right onto Newton Street
114 ft
·
5 sec
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Newton Street
19
Arrive at destination
Newton Street
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.6 miles from Timnath, CO, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 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 51.3 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.6 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
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 Timnath, 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 Timnath, CO
This is one driving day of about 51.3 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Timnath, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 37.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Timnath, CO · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Timnath, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.46 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.87 | $17.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Night in Westminster on Tuesday
Local time
9:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
1h 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 Timnath, CO to Westminster, CO covers 51.3 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, North Valley Highway, Federal Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Timnath, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.73 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 51.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 39.4 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Timnath, CO and Westminster, CO, road signs point toward Thornton Parkway West, Water World and Thornton Park-N-Ride.
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