How far is Westminster, CO from Fort Morgan, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Fort Morgan, CO is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
79 mi
01h 26m
Flight
71.41 mi
114.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.41 mi
Kilometers
114.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79 mi
Kilometers
127.14 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-18T01:25
Arrive Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
39.5 mi
00h 43m
To Fort Morgan
39.6 mi
00h 43m

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
57°F
Saturday

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 Fort Morgan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Fort Morgan.

  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

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Fort Morgan, New Raymer

    1197 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Beaver Avenue

    113 m · 12 sec · East Beaver Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    111 m · 10 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
72.5 mi · 92%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.81 mi · 2%
I 76 East
1.21 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

67.4 mi · 01h 08m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
71.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 43m from Westminster
Leave By
3:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Westminster and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Fort Morgan?

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 39.5 miles from Westminster and 39.6 miles from Fort Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.32 one way or $20.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Westminster and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

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 Fort Morgan. Straight-line distance: 71.41 mi (114.92 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Fort Morgan

#2 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Fort Morgan (-103.79995, 40.25026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $10.32
Round trip
$20.63
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.32 $20.63
Mid-grade $4.08 $11.39 $22.79
Premium $4.39 $12.25 $24.50
Diesel $4.74 $13.22 $26.43

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 Fort Morgan. The current time is 01:25:39.

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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.