Origin
Broomfield, CO
Afternoon in Broomfield on Monday
Local time
2:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broomfield, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
164 mi
264 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broomfield, CO
Owen.outdoors
Steamboat Springs, CO
Todd Willett
Trip Overview
The drive from Broomfield, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO covers 164 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Park Avenue, CO 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.1 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.85 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
82 miles from Broomfield, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 36m highway drive covering 164 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Park Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.1 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 24 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 63.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Park Avenue. 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 19 significant decision points across 164 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 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Broomfield, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Dillon along the way.
Dillon
74.6 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 63.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| Park Avenue | 47.4 mi | 1h 1m |
| CO 9 | 31.9 mi | 43m |
| Blue River Parkway | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| US 40 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Heartland Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Steamboat Springs, 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
63 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 6 East, CO 9 North: Silverthorne, Dillon
17
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
7 sec
Toward CO 9 North: Silverthorne
18
Merge onto CO 9
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Blue River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on CO 9
32 mi
·
43 min
·
CO 9
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto US 40
47 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on US 40
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 40
22
Turn right onto 6th Street
204 ft
·
11 sec
·
6th Street
23
Turn right
144 ft
·
10 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82 miles from Broomfield, CO, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82 miles or 1h 46m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Steamboat Springs, 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 164 miles and 3h 36m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 63.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82 mi from Broomfield, CO · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82 miles from Broomfield, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.1 miles.
Arriving in Steamboat Springs, CO
The final approach into Steamboat Springs, 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 Steamboat Springs, 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
$24.85 one way
$49.70 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| premium | $4.43 | $28.62 | $57.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.44 | $72.87 |
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
$25
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Superior, CO - Tesla Supercharger
Superior, CO
Tesla
16 DCFC
Broomfield, CO
Broomfield, CO
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
Sill-Terhar Ford
Broomfield, CO
Blink Network
6 DCFC
7Charge - Louisville 41348
Louisville, CO
7CHARGE
4 DCFC
Macerich Flatiron Crossing (Broomfield, CO)
Broomfield, CO
Electrify America
4 DCFC
CircleK - Broomfield, CO
Broomfield, CO
CIRCLE_K
3 DCFC
FOWLER FAST CHARGER
Broomfield, CO
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
VOLVO CAR USA BROOMFIELD DC1
Broomfield, CO
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 3
CIRCLE_K: 2
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
7CHARGE: 1
Electrify America: 1
Tesla: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.35 | $6.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.96 | $10.50 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Steamboat Springs, CO
Afternoon in Steamboat Springs on Monday
Local time
2:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
28°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
14 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
3h 36m 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 Steamboat Springs, CO covers 164 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Park Avenue, CO 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82 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 $24.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 164 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.
On the drive from Broomfield, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Dillon along the way.
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