The drive from Broomfield, CO to Brush, CO covers 94.6 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Heartland Expressway, E-470, Northwest Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.6 miles on Heartland Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.25 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.
Midpoint
47.3 miles from Broomfield, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 94.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 94.6 miles, with most of the trip on Heartland Expressway and E-470. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.6 miles on Heartland Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Heartland Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Heartland Expressway and E-470. 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.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|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|West Midway Boulevard
Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
20.6 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward 120th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward 120th Avenue
7
21.2 mi into trip|~25m in
Turn left toward E 470 Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward E 470 Toll North
7
22 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Broomfield, CO to Brush, CO, road signs begin pointing toward E 470 Toll North along the way.
E 470 Toll North
21.2 mi in|~25m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Heartland Expressway
70.6 mi
1h 10m
E-470
11.7 mi
11m
Northwest Parkway
5.8 mi
5m
US 287
2.5 mi
3m
Colorado Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
West Dillon Road
0.3 mi
<1m
East 120th Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Nickel Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Heartland Expressway
— 70.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Brush, 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
5.8 mi·5 min·Northwest Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on E470
11 mi·11 min·E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 34Toward 120th AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto East 120th Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·East 120th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward E 470 Toll NorthUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto E470
0.5 mi·27 sec·E-470
14
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 35Toward I 76 East: Fort MorganUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 76
71 mi·1 hr 10 min·Heartland Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward CO 71: Brush, Snyder
17
Turn right onto CO 71
0.5 mi·1 min·Colorado Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Howard Street
398 ft·15 sec·Howard Street
19
Turn left onto Clayton Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Clayton Street
20
Arrive at destination
Clayton Street
Trip Plan
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 47.3 miles from Broomfield, CO, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brush, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Broomfield, CO
This is one driving day of about 94.6 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Broomfield, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Heartland Expressway for about 70.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.3 mi from Broomfield, CO
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.25 one way
$28.51 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$15.09
$30.18
premium
$4.39
$16.37
$32.73
diesel
$5.61
$20.89
$41.77
Estimated Tolls: $2.10
E-470
(11.7 mi)$1.40
Northwest Parkway
(5.8 mi)$0.70
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
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Electrify America Charging Station
Commerce City, Colorado
Electrify America
1 DCFC
7Charge Charging Station
Commerce City, Colorado
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.4
0
$9.93
$4.54
Efficient EV
23.7
0
$8.28
$3.78
EV Truck/SUV
37.8
0
$13.24
$6.05
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Broomfield, CO
Late night
in Broomfield on Saturday
Local time
4:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brush, CO
Late night
in Brush on Saturday
Local time
4:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Brighton, CO
47 mi in
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
7 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 41m 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 Brush, CO covers 94.6 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Heartland Expressway, E-470, Northwest Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.3 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 $14.25 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 94.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Broomfield, CO to Brush, CO, road signs begin pointing toward E 470 Toll North along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
