Origin
Broomfield, CO
Evening in Broomfield on Friday
Local time
7:03 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broomfield, CO to Eaton, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broomfield, CO
Owen.outdoors
Eaton, CO
Mauricio Ortiz
Trip Overview
The drive from Broomfield, CO to Eaton, CO covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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, County Road 74, East Harmony Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 61.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 36.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.2 miles (West Midway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (NW / Northwest Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 3rd Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Midway Boulevard
Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NW / Northwest Parkway
Merge onto NW / Northwest Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver
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 47
Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 47
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broomfield, CO and Eaton, CO, road signs point toward Northwest Parkway East and Denver.
Northwest Parkway East
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Denver
8.2 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 36.9 mi | 36m |
| County Road 74 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| East Harmony Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Parkway | 4.7 mi | 4m |
| US 287 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Collins Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Oak Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 36.9 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Eaton, 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
·
14 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Nickel Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Nickel Street
4
Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Midway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 287
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 287
6
Turn right onto CR 68
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Dillon Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Northwest Parkway East
8
Merge onto NW
4.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 47
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 25
37 mi
·
36 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 265
Toward Harmony Road
13
Turn right onto East Harmony Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Harmony Road
14
Continue on County Road 74
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 74
15
Continue on East Harmony Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Harmony Road
16
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Avenue
17
Continue on East Harmony Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Harmony Road
18
Continue on County Road 74
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 74
19
Enter roundabout onto County Road 74
146 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 74
20
Continue on County Road 74
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 74
21
Enter roundabout onto Collins Street
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
Collins Street
22
Continue on Collins Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Collins Street
23
Turn left onto US 85
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Oak Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
US 85
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Broomfield, CO · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Broomfield, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eaton, CO
The final approach into Eaton, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.28 one way
$18.56 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| premium | $4.39 | $10.66 | $21.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Northwest Parkway
(4.7 mi)
$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Eaton, CO
Evening in Eaton on Friday
Local time
7:03 PM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Johnstown, CO
31 mi in
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
5 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
1h 17m 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 Broomfield, CO to Eaton, CO covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, County Road 74, East Harmony Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 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 $9.28 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Midway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (NW / Northwest Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Broomfield, CO and Eaton, CO, road signs point toward Northwest Parkway East and Denver.
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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