Origin
Brush, CO
Morning in Brush on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brush, CO to Westminster, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
88.6 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brush, CO
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Westminster, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brush, CO to Westminster, CO covers 88.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Emerson Street, Colorado Avenue, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 88.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 88.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Emerson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brush, CO to Westminster, CO is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brush, CO to Westminster, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Emerson Street | — | — |
| Colorado Avenue | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| I 270 West | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | — | — |
| US 287 | — | — |
| US 287 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Emerson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brush, CO and Westminster, CO.
1
Start on Clayton Street
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
Clayton Street
2
Turn left onto West Emerson Street
417 ft
·
26 sec
·
West Emerson Street
3
Turn left onto Colorado Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colorado Avenue
4
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Limon, Boulder
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 270: Limon, Boulder
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder
8
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 287: Federal Boulevard
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
12
Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Federal Boulevard
13
Turn left onto West 80th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 80th Avenue
14
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lowell Boulevard
15
Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 77th Avenue
16
Turn right onto Newton Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Newton Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.3 mi from Brush, CO · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.3 miles from Brush, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Westminster, CO
The final approach into Westminster, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.35 one way
$26.70 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
| premium | $4.39 | $15.33 | $30.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.75 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.40 | $5.67 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Westminster, CO
Morning in Westminster on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
36 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brush, CO to Westminster, CO covers 88.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Emerson Street, Colorado Avenue, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.3 miles from Brush, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Brush, CO to Westminster, CO is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brush, CO to Westminster, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brush, CO to Westminster, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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