How far is Westminster, CO from Yuma, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Yuma, CO is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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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 02h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Yuma.
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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
79 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 6: Akron, Yuma, Wray
820 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 6
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 6
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 34
21.2 mi · 25 min · US Highway 34
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Continue on West 1st Street
27.7 mi · 35 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Ash Street
1358 ft · 60 sec · South Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Yuma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
79 mi · 01h 19m
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 Chance Snow Showers near Yuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Yuma?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Log Lane Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Westminster and 69.9 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.19 one way or $36.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Westminster and Chance Snow Showers near Yuma.
Stop Ideas Near Log Lane Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Log Lane Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 123.98 mi (199.53 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 Yuma
City in and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.1222100, -102.7252100 |
| Altitude | 1263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yuma (-102.72521, 40.12221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $20.09 | $40.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.60 | $43.21 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
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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