Origin
Broomfield, CO
Evening in Broomfield on Sunday
Local time
5:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broomfield, CO to Englewood, CO
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broomfield, CO
Anastasia Shuraeva
Englewood, CO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
Traveling between Broomfield and Englewood covers 23.8 miles, making it an efficient journey that easily fits into a single day. You can expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, transitioning through the heart of the Colorado Mountain West. With a modest fuel budget of $4, this route is highly economical for those commuting or visiting between these two areas. Since the total duration is under an hour, you won't need to plan for overnight stops or extensive logistics. It serves as a straightforward connection that links northern suburbs to the southern reaches of the metro area. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, the simplicity of this drive allows for great flexibility in your daily schedule.
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
11.9 miles from Broomfield, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 23.8-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend about 40% of your time on highways, utilizing the North Valley Highway and the Denver–Boulder Turnpike before shifting toward South Broadway. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 9.1 miles along the North Valley Highway. As you transition from the initial highway segments into local roads, the pace of the drive noticeably changes. Expect a blend of fast-moving traffic flow and more controlled, steady speeds as you reach your final destination in Englewood.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 23.8 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 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
0.3 mi into trip
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~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
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~2m in
Turn left toward US 36 East: Denver
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 36 East: Denver
8
8.9 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins
7
19.9 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the exit toward Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 207A
Toward Broadway
Towns Along This Route
Between Broomfield, CO and Englewood, CO, road signs point toward Fort Collins and Broadway.
Fort Collins
8.9 mi in
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~12m
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via US 36
Broadway
19.9 mi in
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~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Valley Highway | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| South Broadway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| CO 121 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I 25 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Nickel Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 287 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Valley Highway
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Englewood, CO.
1
Start on this road
192 ft
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16 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
273 ft
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19 sec
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West 3rd Avenue
3
Turn left onto Nickel Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Nickel Street
4
Turn right onto US 287
140 ft
·
3 sec
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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
Use the none lane.
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
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Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 25 south: Denver
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 25
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 25
Toward I 25 south: Denver
15
Merge onto I 25; US 87
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 207A
Toward Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto South Broadway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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South Broadway
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
South Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 34-minute trip, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. If you prefer to avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your departure outside of typical morning or evening rush hours. You will not need to plan for any formal stops, as the entire distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will stay low at around $4, allowing you to focus your budget elsewhere. For the smoothest experience, ensure you are comfortable navigating the transition from the Denver–Boulder Turnpike onto the local streets of South Broadway to reach your end point efficiently.
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 11.9 miles from Broomfield, CO, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.1 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 23.8 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.9 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Englewood, 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 23.8 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broomfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Valley Highway for about 9.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.9 mi from Broomfield, CO · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.9 miles from Broomfield, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Englewood, CO
The final approach into Englewood, 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 Englewood, 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
$3.61 one way
$7.21 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| premium | $4.43 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.61
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(8.7 mi)
$0.61
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
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
Englewood, CO
Evening in Englewood on Sunday
Local time
5:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°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
4 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
34m 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 Englewood, CO covers 23.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Valley Highway, Denver–Boulder Turnpike, South Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 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 $3.61 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 23.8 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 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Broomfield, CO and Englewood, CO, road signs point toward Fort Collins and Broadway.
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