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Trip from Westminster, CO to Yuma, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

139.6 mi

225 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States

Westminster, CO

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Yuma, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Westminster, CO to Yuma, CO covers 139.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Heartland Expressway, West 1st Street, US Highway 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84 miles on Heartland Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.8 miles from Westminster, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Heartland Expressway 84 mi 1h 24m
West 1st Street 27.7 mi 34m
US Highway 34 21.2 mi 24m
Denver–Boulder Turnpike 1.8 mi 2m
US Highway 6 0.8 mi 1m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 0.6 mi <1m
West 76th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
South Ash Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Heartland Expressway — 84 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, CO and Yuma, CO.

1

Start on Newton Street

0.1 mi · 39 sec · Newton Street
2

Turn left onto West 76th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 76th Avenue
3

Turn right onto Irving Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Irving Street
4

Turn left onto West 74th Avenue

0.2 mi · 58 sec · West 74th Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 287

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Federal Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 54 sec
Toward US 36 East: Denver Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto US 36

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 270

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
11

Merge onto I 76

5.0 mi · 5 min · Heartland Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

79 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Heartland Expressway
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto US 6

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 6
Toward US 34, US 6: Akron, Yuma, Wray
14

Turn right onto I 76 Business; US 34 Spur

0.8 mi · 1 min · US Highway 6
Use the left lane.
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 34

21 mi · 24 min · US Highway 34
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 34

28 mi · 34 min · West 1st Street
17

Turn left onto South Ash Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · South Ash Street
18

Arrive at destination

South Ash Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.8 miles from Westminster, CO, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.8 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yuma, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Westminster, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Westminster, CO

This is one driving day of about 139.6 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Westminster, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Heartland Expressway for about 84 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Kersey, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kersey, CO

70 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

Brighton, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Morgan, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Westminster, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Heartland Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Home Plate Fort Morgan

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19708674416

Glassi Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brush, Colorado

1.9 mi

San Miguel Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Morgan, Colorado

1.9 mi

Home Plate Fort Morgan

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19708674416

Glassi Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 89.7

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19708427722

Visit website

San Miguel Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19704278848

Visit website

VICTOR'S SUSHI

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.7

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19708427740

Taco John's

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+19708673403

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+19705420320

Visit website

Pepper's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19703702584

Visit website

McDonald's

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19708678833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10

Henderson, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 10

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 19.9

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Water World

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Federal Heights, Colorado

+13034277873

Visit website

Super Smash Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Westminster, Colorado

Hours: 1–7 pm

+13035580726

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 90.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | West 74th Avenue

Turn left onto West 74th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 287 / Federal Boulevard

Turn left onto US 287 / Federal Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
8
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins
7
10.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 76 / Heartland Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Heartland Expressway toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
6
90.3 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | US 34 / US Highway 34

At end of road, turn left onto US 34 / US Highway 34

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.03 one way

$42.07 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $22.27 $44.54
premium $4.39 $24.15 $48.30
diesel $5.61 $30.82 $61.64

Estimated Tolls: $0.13

Denver–Boulder Turnpike (1.8 mi) $0.13

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Electrify America Charging Station

Commerce City, Colorado

Electrify America

1 DCFC

7Charge Charging Station

Commerce City, Colorado

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Henderson, Colorado

Blink

1 DCFC

Electrify America: 1 Other: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.9 0 $14.66 $6.70
Efficient EV 34.9 0 $12.21 $5.58
EV Truck/SUV 55.8 0 $19.54 $8.93

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Westminster, CO

Afternoon in Westminster on Saturday

Local time

1:00 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yuma, CO

Afternoon in Yuma on Saturday

Local time

1:00 PM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Sunny

NW 15 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 36m highway drive covering 139.6 miles, with most of the trip on Heartland Expressway and West 1st Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 84 miles on Heartland Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Heartland Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 84 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Heartland Expressway and West 1st Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near West 74th Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 139.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (West 74th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 287 / Federal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Westminster, CO to Yuma, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Wray along the way.

Wray

89.4 mi in | ~1h 35m | via US 6

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 139.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Westminster, CO to Yuma, CO covers 139.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Heartland Expressway, West 1st Street, US Highway 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.8 miles from Westminster, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.03 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 139.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (West 74th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 287 / Federal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Westminster, CO to Yuma, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Wray along the way.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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