Origin
Broomfield, CO
Morning in Broomfield on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broomfield, CO to Alamosa, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
249.5 mi
402 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
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6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 37m
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 Broomfield, CO to Alamosa, CO covers 249.5 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 3rd Avenue, Nickel Street, CO 121 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.8 miles from Broomfield, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 249.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 3rd Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broomfield, CO to Alamosa, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nickel Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CO 121 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 36 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 south | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monument Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 3rd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Alamosa, CO.
1
Start on the route
190 ft
·
16 sec
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the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
272 ft
·
20 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
141 ft
·
3 sec
5
Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
CO 121 South
6
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
7
Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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US 36 East: Denver
8
Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Denver–Boulder Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Denver–Boulder Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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I 25 south: Denver
14
Continue on I 25 south: Denver
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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I 25 south: Denver
15
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
North Valley Highway
16
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
17
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
19
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
20
Continue on North Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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29th Street
22
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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13th Street
24
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
25
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
6.1 mi
·
7 min
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North Freeway
26
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
41 mi
·
40 min
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John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
28
Turn right onto West 7th Street
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
West 7th Street
29
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Broadway Avenue
30
Continue on Denver Avenue
522 ft
·
18 sec
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Denver Avenue
31
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Fourth Street
32
Turn right onto Ross Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
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Ross Avenue
33
Arrive at your 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 124.8 miles from Broomfield, CO, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.8 miles or 2h 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 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alamosa, 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 249.5 miles and 4h 44m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.8 mi from Broomfield, CO · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 124.8 miles from Broomfield, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alamosa, CO
The final approach into Alamosa, 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 Alamosa, 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
$37.59 one way
$75.18 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $39.80 | $79.60 |
| premium | $4.39 | $43.16 | $86.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.09 | $110.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.20 | $11.98 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.83 | $9.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.93 | $15.97 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Alamosa, CO
Morning in Alamosa on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°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
9 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
4h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Alamosa, CO covers 249.5 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 3rd Avenue, Nickel Street, CO 121 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.8 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 $37.59 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broomfield, CO to Alamosa, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Broomfield, CO to Alamosa, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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