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Trip from Yuma, CO to Westminster, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

140.1 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 6m

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 Yuma County, Colorado, United States

Yuma, CO

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city in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States

Westminster, CO

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Trip Overview

This 140.1-mile drive from Yuma, CO to Westminster, CO is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Highway 34 and Highway 6, with a portion on West 8th Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, this route offers an economical journey. The drive falls within the Mountain West region, traversing familiar Colorado landscapes. It’s a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stop, making it ideal for a quick transition or a visit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

70.1 miles from Yuma, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 8th Avenue — —
Highway 34 — —
Highway 6 — —
I 270 — —
I 270 West — —
Dwight D — —
Denver–Boulder Turnpike — —
US 287 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 8th Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Ash Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Ash Street
2

Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

28 mi · 34 min · West 8th Avenue
3

Continue on US Highway 34

21 mi · 24 min · US Highway 34
4

Turn right onto US Highway 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · US Highway 6
5

Take the ramp slight right

0.1 mi · 19 sec
6

Merge slight left

85 mi · 1 hr 25 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Limon, Boulder

0.1 mi · 11 sec · I 270: Limon, Boulder
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder

0.4 mi · 41 sec · I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder
9

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10

Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 287: Federal Boulevard
12

Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Federal Boulevard

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 287 North: Federal Boulevard
13

Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Federal Boulevard
14

Turn left onto West 80th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 80th Avenue
15

Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard
16

Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue
17

Turn right onto Newton Street

115 ft · 5 sec · Newton Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 12-minute duration for this 140.1-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Yuma, CO, you can choose to depart early to beat any potential local traffic as you approach Westminster, CO. There are no designated stops provided, so plan for brief breaks as needed, especially since this is a turn-heavy route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is $21, it's always wise to top off before starting any drive, particularly one that involves consistent engagement with local roads. Consider a quick stop around the halfway point for a stretch and to recalibrate before the final leg.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 70.1 miles from Yuma, CO, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.1 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Yuma, 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 Yuma, CO

This is one driving day of about 140.1 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Yuma, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Morgan County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Morgan, 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

Brush, 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 70.1 miles from Yuma, 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.

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

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19708674416

Glassi Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brush, Colorado

2 mi

San Miguel Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Morgan, Colorado

2.1 mi

Home Plate Fort Morgan

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19708674416

Glassi Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 50

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19708427722

Visit website

San Miguel Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19704278848

Visit website

VICTOR'S SUSHI

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19708427740

Taco John's

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+19708673403

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+19705420320

Visit website

Pepper's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19703702584

Visit website

McDonald's

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19708678833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 130.1

Henderson, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 130.1

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 120.1

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Water World

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 140.1

Federal Heights, Colorado

+13034277873

Visit website

Super Smash Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 140.1

Westminster, Colorado

Hours: 1–7 pm

+13035580726

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.11 one way

$42.22 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $22.35 $44.70
premium $4.39 $24.24 $48.47
diesel $5.61 $30.93 $61.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42 0 $14.71 $6.72
Efficient EV 35 0 $12.26 $5.60
EV Truck/SUV 56 0 $19.61 $8.97

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 15, 2026

Origin

Yuma, CO

Night in Yuma on Saturday

Local time

10:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westminster, CO

Night in Westminster on Saturday

Local time

10:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

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

37 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

2h 12m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 140.1-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed interstate travel. Instead, this route is characterized by more frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you move through various communities. The constant adjustments and engagement required by the local roads mean you'll be actively driving for the entire 2 hours and 12 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a defining feature here, as the profile suggests a more dynamic driving experience throughout.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 8th 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 Yuma, CO to Westminster, CO is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Yuma, CO to Westminster, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving 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.

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 2h 12m. Total distance: 140.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yuma, CO to Westminster, 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 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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