How far is Westminster, CO from Hudson, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Hudson, CO is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
29.57 mi
00h 35m
Flight
26.53 mi
42.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.53 mi
Kilometers
42.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.57 mi
Kilometers
47.59 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Westminster
14.8 mi
00h 17m
To Hudson
14.8 mi
00h 17m

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
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.9 mi · 19 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Hudson

    718 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Bison Highway

    80 m · 7 sec · East Bison Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    578 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    65 m · 6 sec · Hudson Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
23.9 mi · 81%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.81 mi · 6%
I 76 East
1.21 mi · 4%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.6 mi · 2%
US 36 East
0.53 mi · 2%
West 76th Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

18.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 17m from Westminster
Leave By
7:18 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Westminster and 14.8 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

30 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

31 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.7 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Hudson

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

Population2,768
Coordinates40.0735900, -104.6430200
Altitude1524
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Hudson (-104.64302, 40.07359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.25 $8.49
Premium $4.39 $4.57 $9.13
Diesel $4.74 $4.93 $9.85

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 Hudson. The current time is 03:36:38.

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.