How far is Westminster, CO from Brighton, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Brighton, CO is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.98 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.4 mi
24.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.4 mi
Kilometers
24.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.98 mi
Kilometers
30.55 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brighton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Brighton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Thornton
CO

The seventh most populous city in Colorado.

From Westminster
9.5 mi
00h 13m
To Brighton
9.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph W
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Brighton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Brighton.

  1. 1

    Start on Newton Street

    768 ft · 39 sec · Newton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 76th Avenue

    2200 ft · 1 min · West 76th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Irving Street

    1323 ft · 42 sec · Irving Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 74th Avenue

    1289 ft · 59 sec · West 74th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Federal Boulevard

    779 ft · 24 sec · Federal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 East: Denver

    2777 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2754 ft · 36 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3154 ft · 41 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CanAm Highway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · CanAm Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 7: Brighton

    1198 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Bridge Street

    15 m · 1 sec · West Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street

    126 m · 14 sec · West Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    584 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bush Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bush Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bush Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Brighton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CanAm Highway
8.11 mi · 43%
Heartland Expressway
5.03 mi · 27%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.81 mi · 10%
I 76 East
1.21 mi · 6%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.6 mi · 3%
US 36 East
0.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CanAm Highway

Keep slight left to continue on CanAm Highway

8.11 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
00h 13m from Westminster
Leave By
7:36 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brighton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Brighton?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Westminster and 9.5 miles from Brighton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brighton.

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thornton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornton.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

13 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

34 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

35 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.79 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Brighton

#2 Brighton

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population40,783
Coordinates39.9852600, -104.8205300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Brighton (-104.82053, 39.98526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.96
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.48 $4.96
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.74 $5.47
Premium $4.39 $2.94 $5.88
Diesel $4.74 $3.17 $6.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Brighton. The current time is 00:13:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.