Origin
Aurora, CO
Evening in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, CO to Broomfield, CO
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, CO
Raul Kozenevski
Broomfield, CO
Anastasia Shuraeva
Trip Overview
Traveling between Aurora and Broomfield, Colorado, covers a total distance of 22.7 miles within the Mountain West region. You can expect the drive to take approximately 31 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or errand run. Since the trip is entirely local, you won't need to worry about complex travel logistics or extensive planning. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two Colorado cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.4 miles from Aurora, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate primarily via Toledo Street, East 10th Avenue, and North Potomac Street to reach your destination. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for frequent stops and turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road. In fact, there is no significant stretch on this route, with 0 miles spent on Toledo Street as a single uninterrupted segment. The experience behind the wheel is entirely urban, focusing on local streets rather than open-road highway driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Toledo Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Aurora, CO to Broomfield, CO is easy. At 31m 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 Aurora, CO to Broomfield, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 10th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Potomac Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Fitzsimons Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 17th Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 225 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Toledo Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, CO and Broomfield, CO.
1
Start on North Vaughn Street
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
2
Turn right onto Toledo Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Toledo Street
3
Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue
256 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 10th Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Potomac Street
5
Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Fitzsimons Parkway
6
Turn right onto East 17th Place
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 17th Place
7
Take the ramp left toward I 225 North
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 225 North
8
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Denver
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 70 West: Denver
11
Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
14
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
15
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
16
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
17
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
19
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
20
Continue straight
203 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Midway Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Nickel Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nickel Street
23
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
272 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
24
Turn left
190 ft
·
14 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 31-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are 0 planned stops along the way, you can easily complete the entire 22.7-mile distance without needing to pull over for rest or refueling. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is minimal at $3, making it an efficient way to travel across the area. For the best experience, prioritize checking real-time local traffic reports before you leave, as the reliance on local streets means surface-level congestion can quickly impact your arrival time. Enjoy the convenience of this quick Mountain West connection.
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 11.4 miles from Aurora, CO, or about 15m 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 22.7 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.4 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broomfield, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aurora, 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 Aurora, CO
This is one driving day of about 22.7 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aurora, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.4 mi from Aurora, CO · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Aurora, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broomfield, CO
The final approach into Broomfield, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Broomfield, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.43 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Broomfield, CO
Evening in Broomfield on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
24 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
31m 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 Aurora, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 22.7 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Toledo Street, East 10th Avenue, North Potomac Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Aurora, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.44 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 Aurora, CO to Broomfield, CO is easy. At 31m 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 Aurora, CO to Broomfield, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aurora, CO to Broomfield, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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