How far is Westminster, CO from Eaton, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Eaton, CO is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Eaton.
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Start on Newton Street
768 ft · 39 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto West 76th Avenue
2200 ft · 1 min · West 76th Avenue
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Turn right onto Irving Street
1323 ft · 42 sec · Irving Street
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Turn left onto West 74th Avenue
1289 ft · 59 sec · West 74th Avenue
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Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
779 ft · 24 sec · Federal Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 East: Denver
2777 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2754 ft · 36 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3154 ft · 41 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
5 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
21.8 mi · 22 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
1014 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 49
22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49
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Continue on County Road 47
4.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 47
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Turn left onto Highway 392
4 mi · 7 min · Highway 392
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Continue on Main Street
713 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Highway 85
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 85
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Eaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Road 49
Turn left onto County Road 49
22 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Westminster and Mostly Sunny near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Eaton?
The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Westminster and 33.4 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.69 one way or $17.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Westminster and Mostly Sunny near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Fort Lupton City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 50.92 mi (81.94 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 Eaton
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.5302600, -104.7113500 |
| Altitude | 1475 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-104.71135, 40.53026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
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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