How far is Brush, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Brush, CO to Westminster, CO is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brush and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brush and Westminster.
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Start on Clayton Street
56 m · 12 sec · Clayton Street
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Turn left onto West Emerson Street
127 m · 26 sec · West Emerson Street
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Turn left onto Colorado Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Limon, Boulder
584 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder
2183 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2721 ft · 42 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
1157 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
1577 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard
1417 ft · 40 sec · Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 80th Avenue
2676 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
1996 ft · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
873 ft · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue
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Turn right onto Newton Street
35 m · 5 sec · Newton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brush and Westminster.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Colorado Avenue
Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Brush and Rain And Snow Showers near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brush to Westminster?
The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Brush and 44.3 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Brush and Rain And Snow Showers near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brush and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 80.24 mi (129.14 km).
#1 Brush
City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 40.2588700, -103.6238400 |
| Altitude | 1286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westminster
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 115,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -105.0372000 |
| Altitude | 1641 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $11.57 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.74 | $27.49 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.83 | $29.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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