How far is Westminster, CO from Kersey, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Kersey, CO is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
54.88 mi
01h 06m
Flight
45.61 mi
73.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.61 mi
Kilometers
73.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.88 mi
Kilometers
88.32 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kersey
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 PM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-19T12:22
Arrive Kersey
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Westminster
27.5 mi
00h 33m
To Kersey
27.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
27°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.8 mi · 22 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    20 mi · 23 min · County Road 49

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway 34

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    639 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto 1st Street

    1409 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Campbell Street

    655 ft · 31 sec · Campbell Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    129 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
26.8 mi · 49%
County Road 49
20 mi · 36%
Highway 34
2.02 mi · 4%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.81 mi · 3%
I 76 East
1.21 mi · 2%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

21.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 33m from Westminster
Leave By
4:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westminster and Mostly Clear near Kersey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 27.5 miles from Westminster and 27.5 miles from Kersey.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Mostly Clear near Kersey.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 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
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Kersey. Straight-line distance: 45.61 mi (73.4 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

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

#2 Kersey

Village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK

Population1,798
Coordinates40.3874800, -104.5616300
Altitude1407
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Kersey (-104.56163, 40.38748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.35
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.17 $14.35
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.92 $15.85
Premium $4.39 $8.52 $17.04
Diesel $4.74 $9.19 $18.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Kersey. The current time is 12:22:12.

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.