Origin
Berthoud, CO
Night in Berthoud on Friday
Local time
9:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berthoud, CO to Broomfield, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berthoud, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 36.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Northwest Parkway, East Highway 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
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 228
Toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NW: Broomfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 228
Toward NW: Broomfield
7
33.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 287: Dillon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward US 287: Dillon Road
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Nickel Street
Turn right onto Nickel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Berthoud, CO and Broomfield, CO, road signs point toward E 470 Toll: Limon and Nw: Broomfield.
E 470 Toll: Limon
27.5 mi in
|
~30m
Nw: Broomfield
27.7 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 21.8 mi | 21m |
| Northwest Parkway | 4.8 mi | 4m |
| East Highway 56 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| South 112th Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East County Road 8 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Dillon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 21.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berthoud, CO and Broomfield, CO.
1
Start on Lake Avenue
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lake Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North 4th Street
3
Turn left onto CO 56
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mountain Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto CO 56
99 ft
·
5 sec
·
East County Road 8
5
Continue on CO 56
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Road 8
6
Continue on CO 56
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Highway 56
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 25 South: Denver
8
Merge onto I 25
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 228
Toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 228
Toward NW: Broomfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NW
4.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 52
Toward US 287: Dillon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 68
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Dillon Road
14
Turn left onto US 287
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South 112th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Midway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Nickel Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nickel Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left
192 ft
·
14 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.03 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
Northwest Parkway
(4.8 mi)
$0.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Night in Broomfield on Friday
Local time
9:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Berthoud, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 36.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Northwest Parkway, East Highway 56. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Berthoud, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.51 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Berthoud, CO and Broomfield, CO, road signs point toward E 470 Toll: Limon and Nw: Broomfield.
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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