Origin
Cañon City, CO
Evening in Cañon City on Sunday
Local time
5:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cañon City, CO to Broomfield, CO
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
134.8 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
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6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cañon City, CO
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Broomfield, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cañon City, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 134.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 5th Street, Royal Gorge Boulevard, Mackenzie Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.43 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.4 miles from Cañon City, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 134.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 5th Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cañon City, CO to Broomfield, CO is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Cañon City, CO to Broomfield, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Royal Gorge Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mackenzie Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monument Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 36 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cañon City, CO and Broomfield, CO.
1
Start on Macon Avenue
338 ft
·
17 sec
·
Macon Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
North 5th Street
3
Turn left onto Royal Gorge Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Royal Gorge Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Mackenzie Avenue
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mackenzie Avenue
5
Turn right
9.5 mi
·
16 min
6
Turn left
31 mi
·
41 min
7
Turn left onto I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
9
Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
10
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
69 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
11
Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
12
Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
14
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
15
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
16
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
18
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
19
Continue straight
203 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Midway Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Nickel Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nickel Street
22
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
272 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
23
Turn left
190 ft
·
14 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
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 67.4 miles from Cañon City, CO, or about 1h 9m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.4 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broomfield, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cañon City, 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 Cañon City, CO
This is one driving day of about 134.8 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cañon City, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.4 mi from Cañon City, CO · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 67.4 miles from Cañon City, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broomfield, CO
The final approach into Broomfield, 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 Broomfield, 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
$20.43 one way
$40.85 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $21.67 | $43.35 |
| premium | $4.43 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.95 | $59.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.87 | $8.63 |
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.
Destination
Broomfield, CO
Evening in Broomfield on Sunday
Local time
5:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
1 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
2h 18m 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 Cañon City, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 134.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 5th Street, Royal Gorge Boulevard, Mackenzie Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.4 miles from Cañon City, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.43 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 Cañon City, CO to Broomfield, CO is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Cañon City, CO to Broomfield, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cañon City, CO to Broomfield, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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