Trip from Westminster, CO to Black Forest, CO

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Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

72.5 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 24m ★

6 AM

1h 31m

8 AM

1h 45m

10 AM

1h 36m

12 PM

1h 34m

3 PM

1h 37m

5 PM

1h 44m

8 PM

1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Westminster, CO to Black Forest, CO covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 77th Avenue, Lowell Boulevard, West 72nd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.92 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

36.2 miles from Westminster, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 72.5 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.

West 77th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Westminster, CO to Black Forest, CO is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westminster, CO to Black Forest, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 77th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lowell Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 72nd Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Federal Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Speer Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 25 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Valley Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Interquest Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 77th Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, CO and Black Forest, CO.

1

Start on Newton Street

115 ft · 11 sec · Newton Street

2

Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · West 77th Avenue

3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowell Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lowell Boulevard

4

Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West 72nd Avenue

5

Turn right onto Federal Boulevard

4.6 mi · 9 min · Federal Boulevard

6

Turn left onto North Speer Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Speer Boulevard

7

Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 25 South: Colorado Springs

8

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Valley Highway

9

Take the exit slight right toward Interquest Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Interquest Parkway

10

Continue on Interquest Parkway

2.8 mi · 4 min · Interquest Parkway

11

Turn right onto Shoup Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · Shoup Road

12

Turn left onto Black Forest Road

82 ft · 2 sec · Black Forest Road

13

Arrive at your destination

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 36.2 miles from Westminster, CO, or about 45m into the drive.

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 72.5 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.2 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Forest, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Westminster, 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 Westminster, CO

This is one driving day of about 72.5 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westminster, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.2 mi from Westminster, CO · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centennial, CO

36 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

Colorado Springs, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centennial, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Westminster, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Black Forest, CO

The final approach into Black Forest, 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 Black Forest, 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

$10.92 one way

$21.85 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.05	$11.57	$23.13
premium	$4.39	$12.54	$25.08
diesel	$5.61	$16.01	$32.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.8	$7.61	$3.48
Efficient EV	18.1	$6.34	$2.90
EV Truck/SUV	29	$10.15	$4.64

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Westminster, CO

Late night in Westminster on Wednesday

Local time

12:06 AM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Black Forest, CO

Late night in Black Forest on Wednesday

Local time

12:06 AM

MDT

Current temp

42°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

4 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

1h 30m 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 Westminster, CO to Black Forest, CO covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 77th Avenue, Lowell Boulevard, West 72nd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from Westminster, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.92 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.

The drive from Westminster, CO to Black Forest, CO is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westminster, CO to Black Forest, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Westminster, CO to Black Forest, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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