Origin
Westminster, CO
Late night in Westminster on Saturday
Local time
1:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westminster, CO to Wiggins, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Westminster, CO to Wiggins, CO covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 10m drive with frequent turns across 63 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 76th Avenue 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 Westminster, CO to Wiggins, CO is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Wiggins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Wiggins, 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
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Heartland Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Wiggins
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Wiggins
14
Continue on US Highway 6
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
US Highway 6
15
Continue on West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Central Avenue
16
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto East Corona Avenue
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Corona Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto East 2nd Avenue
525 ft
·
25 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
19
Turn right
253 ft
·
18 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Westminster, CO · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Westminster, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wiggins, CO
The final approach into Wiggins, 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
$9.49 one way
$18.98 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| premium | $4.39 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Wiggins, CO
Late night in Wiggins on Saturday
Local time
1:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Brighton, CO
32 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 10m 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 Westminster, CO to Wiggins, CO covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 76th Avenue, Irving Street, West 74th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.5 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 $9.49 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 Westminster, CO to Wiggins, CO is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Westminster, CO to Wiggins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westminster, CO to Wiggins, 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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