Origin
Evans, CO
Late night in Evans on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evans, CO to Westminster, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
58.1 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
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.
Evans, CO
RDNE Stock project
Westminster, CO
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Trip Overview
This 48.6-mile drive from Evans to Westminster, Colorado, is a straightforward 55-minute trip that fits perfectly as a single-day excursion within the Mountain West region. You'll navigate primarily using 37th Street, Highway 85, and Highway 34, with no significant highway driving involved. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $7, making it an economical option for local travel. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 27.4 mi | 28m |
| County Road 49 | 20 mi | 23m |
| Highway 34 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Highway 85 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 80th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 27.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evans, CO and Westminster, CO.
1
Start on State Street
340 ft
·
23 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto 37th Street
298 ft
·
5 sec
·
37th Street
3
Turn right onto US 85
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 85
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 85
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Highway 85
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 34
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 49
20 mi
·
23 min
·
County Road 49
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 76 West
8
Merge onto I 76
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 270: Limon, Boulder
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder
11
Merge onto I 270
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on US 36
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 287
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Federal Boulevard
16
Turn left onto West 80th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 80th Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lowell Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 77th Avenue
19
Turn right onto Newton Street
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
Newton Street
20
Arrive at destination
Newton Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Evans, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 56.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 85 / Highway 85
Keep slight right at fork onto US 85 / Highway 85
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 34 / Highway 34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 34 / Highway 34
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Limon, Boulder
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 270: Limon, Boulder
6
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder
8
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.75 one way
$17.51 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| premium | $4.39 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Westminster on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Brighton, CO
29 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
18 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The personality of this 48.6-mile journey is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll spend your 55 minutes behind the wheel navigating a series of local roads and highways, including 37th Street, Highway 85, and Highway 34. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to highlight, suggesting a continuous engagement with turns and changes in direction rather than long, monotonous stretches. As you progress from Evans to Westminster, anticipate a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and local road conditions.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 US 85 / Highway 85.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 85 / Highway 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 34 / Highway 34): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Evans, CO to Westminster, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder along the way.
Boulder
53.1 mi in
|
~1h 1m
About the Cities
Arriving in Westminster, CO
Full guide →Founded 1859
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.
Top landmarks
- • Bowles House — listed on the NRHP in 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 10m. Total distance: 58.1 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 (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Denver–Boulder Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Westminster, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 85 / Highway 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 34 / Highway 34): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westminster, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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