Day trip from Fort Collins to Westminster
Westminster lies 83 km (52 mi) south of Fort Collins, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 83 km (52 mi) apart, Westminster is a realistic day trip from Fort Collins: about 1 h 21 min each way by road.
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| Fort Collins | Westminster | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 170,924 | 116,317 |
| Elevation | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) | 1,644 m (5,394 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Postal codes | 80521–80553 | 80030–80036 |
What to see in Westminster
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Public Library | 375,620 | 2017 |
The busiest is Westminster Public Library at 375,620 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Westminster
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Staying in Westminster
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Common questions
How far is Westminster from Fort Collins?
83 km (52 mi) in a straight line, south of Fort Collins; by road roughly 102 km (63 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fort Collins to Westminster by road?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fort Collins and Westminster?
No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.