· By Maggie Dale
How Long Does THC Stay in Your Urine?
How Long Does THC Stay in Your Urine?
Summary
You enjoyed a THC gummy or sipped on a cannabis cocktail last weekend, and now you’ve got a drug test coming up. Cue the panic-Googling: “How long does THC stay in your urine?”
The answer? It depends on what you took, how often you use THC, and how your body processes it.
Let’s break it down without the fluff.
Yes, THC Shows Up in Urine—But It’s a Bit More Complicated
Most drug tests aren’t looking for active THC. They're looking for THC metabolites, specifically THC-COOH, which is what your body produces as it breaks THC down.
These metabolites hang out in your fat cells and are slowly released over time, which is why urine tests can detect THC long after the high is gone.
Detection Windows: How Long Is THC Detectable in Urine?
Here’s the general breakdown:
| User Type | Detection Time (Urine Test) |
|---|---|
| One-time use | 1–3 days |
| Occasional (1–2x/week) | Up to 7–10 days |
| Regular (3–4x/week) | 10–21 days |
| Daily/heavy use | 30+ days, sometimes longer |
These are just ballpark ranges. Everyone’s body is different, and factors like hydration, metabolism, and body fat percentage play a role.
Does the Type of THC Matter? (Delta-9, Delta-8, THCA?)
Yes and no.
Whether it’s Delta-9 THC from a drink, Delta-8 from a vape, or THCA that was converted by heat, it all eventually becomes THC metabolites in your system. That means most common urine drug tests won’t distinguish between forms. If it’s psychoactive and gets you high, it’s likely showing up.
In other words, if you felt it, your test might too.
Can You Speed It Up?
There’s no magic fix, no drink, and no detox tea that guarantees a clean urine test. Hydration may help dilute your urine slightly, but lab tests can detect dilution and may flag the sample.
Best strategy? Time. Let your body do its thing.
Why It Matters for Hemp-Derived Products
Just because your product is hemp-derived or Delta-9 compliant under the 2018 Farm Bill doesn’t mean it’s invisible to a drug test. Urine tests don’t care about legality—they care about metabolites.
So yes, even our delicious Midwest Famous THC drinks and gummies will likely show up on a standard test if used recently.
Final Thoughts
Whether you're prepping for a test, curious about THC detection, or just want to understand your body better, the takeaway is simple:
THC can linger in your system—especially in urine—long after the high fades.
If you're on a timeline, give your body time. And if you're using hemp-derived THC products, know they're real, potent, and test-visible—because they're meant to be.
