How far is Westminster, CO from Ault, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Ault, CO is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 25m.
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.
Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Ault.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Ault.
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Start on Newton Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Newton Street
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Turn right onto West 78th Avenue
812 ft · 29 sec · West 78th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Turnpike Drive
32 m · 11 sec · North Turnpike Drive
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Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
1238 ft · 29 sec · Lowell Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 80th Avenue
2633 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue
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Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 92nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 92nd Avenue
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Continue on Thornton Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn left onto I 25 North: Fort Collins, Cheyenne
1723 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 East: Ault
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto East Mulberry Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Mulberry Street
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Continue on East Highway 14
12.8 mi · 21 min · East Highway 14
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Continue on West 1st Street
1786 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Ault.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Mostly Sunny near Ault.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Ault?
The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Westminster and 34.1 miles from Ault.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Mostly Sunny near Ault.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Ault. Straight-line distance: 53.99 mi (86.89 km).
#1 Westminster
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 115,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -105.0372000 |
| Altitude | 1641 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ault
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,126 |
| Coordinates | 40.5824800, -104.7319100 |
| Altitude | 1505 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ault (-104.73191, 40.58248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
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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