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Trip from Broomfield, CO to Eagle, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

134.5 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Broomfield, CO, CO

Broomfield, CO

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town in and county seat of Eagle County, Colorado, United States

Eagle, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Broomfield, CO to Eagle, CO covers 134.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Sheridan Boulevard, Denver–Boulder Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.2 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.3 miles from Broomfield, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 134.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 134.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Sheridan Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.2 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 122.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Sheridan Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 134.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Nickel Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 3rd Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Nickel Street

Turn left onto Nickel Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CO 121 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward CO 121 South
7
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward US 36 East: Denver

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 36 East: Denver
6
5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward CO 95 South: Sheridan Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward CO 95 South: Sheridan Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 122.2 mi 2h 20m
Sheridan Boulevard 4.3 mi 7m
Denver–Boulder Turnpike 3.9 mi 4m
Heartland Expressway 1.3 mi 1m
CO 121 0.4 mi 1m
Eby Creek Road 0.4 mi <1m
Grand Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Nickel Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 122.2 mi, about 2h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Eagle, CO.

1

Start on this road

192 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue

273 ft · 19 sec · West 3rd Avenue
3

Turn left onto Nickel Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Nickel Street
4

Turn right onto US 287

140 ft · 3 sec · US 287
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward CO 121 South
6

Turn straight onto CO 121

0.4 mi · 1 min · CO 121
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 36 East: Denver Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto US 36

1.2 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 36

1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 36

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward CO 95 South: Sheridan Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto CO 95

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 76 West
14

Merge onto I 76

1.3 mi · 1 min · Heartland Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 70

122 mi · 2 hr 20 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Eagle
17

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business

178 ft · 3 sec · Eby Creek Road
18

Continue on I 70 Business

431 ft · 8 sec · Eby Creek Road
19

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business

70 ft · 4 sec · Eby Creek Road
20

Continue on I 70 Business

312 ft · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
21

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business

109 ft · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
22

Continue on I 70 Business

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Eby Creek Road
23

Enter roundabout onto US 6

11 ft · 0 sec · Grand Avenue
24

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Grand Avenue
25

Turn left onto West 2nd Street

135 ft · 5 sec · West 2nd Street
26

Arrive at destination

West 2nd Street

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Broomfield, CO, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.2 miles.

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 30 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.3 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Broomfield, 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 Broomfield, CO

This is one driving day of about 134.5 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Broomfield, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 122.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.3 mi from Broomfield, CO · 1h 22m into the drive

Downtown Idaho Springs, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Idaho Springs, CO

67 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

Applewood, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winter Park, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Broomfield, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.2 miles.

Arriving in Eagle, CO

The final approach into Eagle, 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 Eagle, CO.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Phở Hậu Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lakewood, Colorado

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.2

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13039880755

Phở Hậu Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.2

Lakewood, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13039880755

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $50 to $60 mile 9.6

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 3 pm–2 am

+13038930044

Visit website

Hygge Life Shop & Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 115.3

Avon, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19703315745

Visit website

Woodward Copper Barn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 86.5

Frisco, Colorado

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18883501544

Visit website

Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 38.4

Idaho Springs, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13035672421

Visit website

Frisco Historic Park and Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 76.9

Frisco, Colorado

Hours: Closed

+19706683428

Visit website

Clear Creek White Water Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 19.2

Golden, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13033848000

Visit website

Colorado Adventure Center - Zipline & Ropes Course

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 48

Idaho Springs, Colorado

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17207071885

Visit website

St Mary's Glacier Trailhead

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 48

Idaho Springs, Colorado

Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 9.6

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18666369969

Visit website

Larimer Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 9.6

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17208051973

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.27 one way

$40.53 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $21.46 $42.91
premium $4.39 $23.27 $46.53
diesel $5.61 $29.70 $59.39

Estimated Tolls: $0.27

Denver–Boulder Turnpike (3.9 mi) $0.27

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.4 0 $14.12 $6.46
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.77 $5.38
EV Truck/SUV 53.8 0 $18.83 $8.61

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Broomfield, CO

Morning in Broomfield on Friday

Local time

8:16 AM

MDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagle, CO

Morning in Eagle on Friday

Local time

8:16 AM

MDT

Current temp

28°F

Scattered Snow Showers

NNW 5 mph 42% chance 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

47 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 40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Broomfield, CO to Eagle, CO covers 134.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, Sheridan Boulevard, Denver–Boulder Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.3 miles from Broomfield, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.27 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 134.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Nickel Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Broomfield, CO to Eagle, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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