Westminster to Denver Airport drive time
Westminster, CO is located northwest of Denver, approximately 25–32 miles from DIA. Typical drive times:
- East Westminster (near US-36 / I-25): 30–40 minutes via US-36 East to I-270 to I-70 East
- West Westminster (near Sheridan Blvd): 35–50 minutes; add 5–10 minutes to reach the highway
- Off-peak (nights, weekends): 28–35 minutes
- Peak traffic (7–9am, 4–6pm): 40–55 minutes
Best parking strategy for Westminster travelers
Westminster travelers have two main approaches for DIA parking:
Option A — Park at an off-airport lot near DIA: Drive to one of the off-airport lots along Pena Blvd / Tower Rd, park from $9/day, and take the free shuttle to the terminal. Best for trips of 2+ days — parking costs less than a round-trip rideshare from Westminster.
Option B — Rideshare from Westminster: Costs $40–$65 each way. Best only for 1-day trips where parking fees exceed the rideshare cost.
Best off-airport parking lots for Westminster travelers
- Canopy Airport Parking — from $9/day open-air, EV charging, covered options.
- ParkDIA — 7,500 spaces from $11/day; best for holiday travel from Westminster.
- Park2Jet Denver — from $9.99/day, GPS-guided lot.
- WallyPark DEN — from $15/day, 5-minute shuttle.
Book any of these lots online in advance to save 15–30% vs walk-in rates. For full rates, see the 2026 DIA parking rates guide.