Origin
Westminster, CO
Afternoon in Westminster on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westminster, CO to Fort Morgan, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
79 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westminster, CO
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Fort Morgan, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westminster, CO to Fort Morgan, CO covers 79 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 76th Avenue, Irving Street, West 74th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 76th Avenue | — | — |
| Irving Street | — | — |
| West 74th Avenue | — | — |
| Federal Boulevard | — | — |
| US 36 East | — | — |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 76th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, CO and Fort Morgan, 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
·
42 sec
·
Irving Street
4
Turn left onto West 74th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
West 74th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Federal Boulevard
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 East: Denver
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 36 East: Denver
7
Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 76 East: Fort Morgan
11
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Heartland Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
67 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Heartland Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Fort Morgan, New Raymer
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CO 52: Fort Morgan, New Raymer
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto East Beaver Avenue
371 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Beaver Avenue
16
Turn right onto State Street
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Westminster, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.90 one way
$23.81 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| premium | $4.39 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Fort Morgan, CO
Afternoon in Fort Morgan on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Brighton, CO
40 mi in
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
4 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 26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
79 mi in 1h 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 76th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Westminster, CO to Fort Morgan, CO is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Westminster, CO to Fort Morgan, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Westminster, CO
Full guide →Westminster is a city of about 115,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies northwest of Denver in Adams and Jefferson counties.
Arriving in Fort Morgan, CO
Full guide →Fort Morgan is a city in Morgan County, Colorado.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 79 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westminster, CO to Fort Morgan, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Morgan, CO before heading back.
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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