Origin
Broomfield, CO
Late night in Broomfield on Friday
Local time
4:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broomfield, CO to Aurora, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broomfield, CO
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Aurora, CO
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Trip Overview
This 23.7-mile drive from Broomfield to Aurora, Colorado, is a quick, 29-minute local journey ideal for a single day trip. With no highway driving involved and a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical option for getting between these two points in the Mountain West region. The route primarily utilizes West 3rd Avenue and Nickel Street, leading onto CO 121 South, offering a straightforward path for local travel. Given its short duration, you won't need to consider overnight stops, making it a flexible addition to your Colorado itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a long, uninterrupted stretch of highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 23.7 miles. The drive progresses through built-up areas, so be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. This isn't a route for settling into a rhythm on the open road; rather, it requires your attention to local traffic patterns and navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Broomfield, CO to Aurora, CO is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broomfield, CO to Aurora, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 3rd Avenue | — | — |
| Nickel Street | — | — |
| CO 121 South | — | — |
| US 36 East | — | — |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 225 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 3rd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Aurora, CO.
1
Start on the route
190 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
272 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
3
Turn left onto Nickel Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
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
·
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
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
13
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14
Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs
16
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
CO 30: 6th Avenue
18
Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
19
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vaughn Street
20
Turn right onto North Zion Street
509 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Zion Street
21
Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.14 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $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
Aurora, CO
Late night in Aurora on Friday
Local time
4:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
29m 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 Aurora, CO covers 23.7 miles and takes about 29m 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 11.8 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 $3.57 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.
The drive from Broomfield, CO to Aurora, CO is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broomfield, CO to Aurora, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Broomfield, CO to Aurora, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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