Origin
Westminster, CO
Late night in Westminster on Monday
Local time
1:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westminster, CO to Mountain Village, CO
Drive Time
7h 25m
Distance
364 mi
586 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 15m
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6 AM
7h 25m
8 AM
7h 46m
10 AM
7h 32m
12 PM
7h 30m
3 PM
7h 33m
5 PM
7h 45m
8 PM
7h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westminster, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westminster, CO to Mountain Village, CO covers 364 miles and takes about 7h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 76th Avenue, Sheridan Boulevard, I 76 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182 miles from Westminster, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 25m drive with frequent turns across 364 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 76th 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westminster, CO to Mountain Village, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 76th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheridan Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Heartland Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 32 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| G50 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 76th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, CO and Mountain Village, CO.
1
Start on Newton Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Newton Street
2
Turn right onto West 76th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 76th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 76 West
5
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Heartland Expressway
6
Merge slight left
233 mi
·
4 hr 18 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta
8
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Turn left onto 32 Road
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
32 Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 50
12 mi
·
14 min
·
United States Highway 50
11
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
12
Turn right onto G50 Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
G50 Road
13
Continue on G Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
G Road
14
Continue on G Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
G Road
15
Continue on West 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 5th Street
16
Turn right onto Confluence Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Confluence Drive
17
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Main Street
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on South Townsend Avenue
26 mi
·
35 min
·
South Townsend Avenue
20
Turn right onto Sherman Street
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Sherman Street
21
Turn left
13 mi
·
21 min
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 ft
·
the route
23
Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi
·
2 min
24
Turn left onto Mountain Village Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Village Boulevard
25
Turn right onto Benchmark Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Benchmark Drive
26
Turn left onto Hang Glider Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Hang Glider Drive
27
Turn left onto Gold Hill Court
358 ft
·
16 sec
·
Gold Hill Court
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182 miles from Westminster, CO, or about 3h 42m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain Village, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westminster, CO
This is one driving day of about 364 miles and 7h 25m.
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.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182 mi from Westminster, CO · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 182 miles from Westminster, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mountain Village, CO
The final approach into Mountain Village, 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 Mountain Village, 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
$55.16 one way
$110.32 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $58.53 | $117.05 |
| premium | $4.43 | $63.53 | $127.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.87 | $161.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.2 | 1 | $38.22 | $17.47 |
| Efficient EV | 91 | 1 | $31.85 | $14.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.6 | 1 | $50.96 | $23.30 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Mountain Village, CO
Late night in Mountain Village on Monday
Local time
1:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
50°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
16 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
7h 25m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Mountain Village, CO covers 364 miles and takes about 7h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 76th Avenue, Sheridan Boulevard, I 76 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182 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 $55.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westminster, CO to Mountain Village, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westminster, CO to Mountain Village, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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