How far is Westminster, CO from Brush, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Brush, CO is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.28 mi
01h 35m
Flight
80.24 mi
129.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.24 mi
Kilometers
129.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.28 mi
Kilometers
142.08 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brush
Sat, Apr 18, 1:52 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Sat, Apr 18, 3:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-18T00:17
Arrive Brush
Sat, Apr 18, 1:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Westminster
44.1 mi
00h 47m
To Brush
44.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 71: Brush, Snyder

    1428 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    2788 ft · 1 min · Colorado Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    121 m · 16 sec · Howard Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clayton Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · Clayton Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
82 mi · 93%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.81 mi · 2%
I 76 East
1.21 mi · 1%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Colorado Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

76.9 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 47m from Westminster
Leave By
3:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Westminster and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Brush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 44.1 miles from Westminster and 44.2 miles from Brush.

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 8.1 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 3:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keenesburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Brush. Straight-line distance: 80.24 mi (129.14 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Brush

City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States

Population5,438
Coordinates40.2588700, -103.6238400
Altitude1286
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Brush (-103.62384, 40.25887)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
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.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.70 $25.40
Premium $4.39 $13.66 $27.31
Diesel $4.74 $14.73 $29.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Brush. The current time is 00:17:32.

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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.