The drive from Broomfield, CO to Eagle, CO covers 134.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Sheridan Boulevard, Denver–Boulder Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.2 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.27 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
67.3 miles from Broomfield, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 134.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 134.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Sheridan Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.2 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 26 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 122.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Sheridan Boulevard. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 134.5 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 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
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
122.2 mi
2h 20m
Sheridan Boulevard
4.3 mi
7m
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3.9 mi
4m
Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi
1m
CO 121
0.4 mi
1m
Eby Creek Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Nickel Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 122.2 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Eagle, 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: DenverUse 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 BoulevardUse 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
122 mi·2 hr 20 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Eagle
17
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
178 ft·3 sec·Eby Creek Road
18
Continue on I 70 Business
431 ft·8 sec·Eby Creek Road
19
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
70 ft·4 sec·Eby Creek Road
20
Continue on I 70 Business
312 ft·6 sec·Eby Creek Road
21
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
109 ft·6 sec·Eby Creek Road
22
Continue on I 70 Business
0.2 mi·17 sec·Eby Creek Road
23
Enter roundabout onto US 6
11 ft·0 sec·Grand Avenue
24
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·28 sec·Grand Avenue
25
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
135 ft·5 sec·West 2nd Street
26
Arrive at destination
West 2nd 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Broomfield, CO, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.2 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 30 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 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 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle, 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 134.5 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 122.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.3 mi from Broomfield, CO
· 1h 22m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.27 one way
$40.53 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$21.46
$42.91
premium
$4.39
$23.27
$46.53
diesel
$5.61
$29.70
$59.39
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
$20
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.4
0
$14.12
$6.46
Efficient EV
33.6
0
$11.77
$5.38
EV Truck/SUV
53.8
0
$18.83
$8.61
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Morning
in Broomfield on Friday
Local time
7:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Eagle, CO
Morning
in Eagle on Friday
Local time
7:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°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
39 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
2h 40m 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 Eagle, CO covers 134.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Sheridan Boulevard, Denver–Boulder Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.3 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 $20.27 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.
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 134.5 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.
The route from Broomfield, CO to Eagle, 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
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