Origin
Englewood, CO
Late night in Englewood on Saturday
Local time
4:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Englewood, CO to Broomfield, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Englewood, CO
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Broomfield, CO
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Trip Overview
Englewood, CO to Broomfield, CO is 24 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Denver–Boulder Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Colorado, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on highway, so it's a practical option for a quick commute or an easy segment between two Denver-area points. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a single-day trip without the need for overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Denver–Boulder Turnpike, South Valley Highway, and South Santa Fe Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on the Denver–Boulder Turnpike, indicating a good portion of steady, likely higher-speed driving. The character of the drive will shift as you transition between these different road types, offering a varied, though brief, driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Denver–Boulder Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near East Dartmouth Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (East Dartmouth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (US 85): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Dartmouth Avenue
Turn left onto East Dartmouth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 85
Take the exit onto US 85 toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 217A
Toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
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 Englewood, CO to Broomfield, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder along the way.
Boulder
13.8 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| South Valley Highway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| South Santa Fe Drive | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Broadway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US 85 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Dartmouth Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| CO 121 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Midway Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood, CO and Broomfield, CO.
1
Start on South Broadway
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Continue on South Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
3
Turn left onto East Dartmouth Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dartmouth Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 85
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Santa Fe Drive
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 85
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 85
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 25
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 217A
Toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 36
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CO 121
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CO 121
15
Continue on US 287
204 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 287
16
Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Midway Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Nickel Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nickel Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left
192 ft
·
14 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.52 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.15 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(8.7 mi)
$0.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
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
Broomfield, CO
Late night in Broomfield on Saturday
Local time
4:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°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
4 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
33m 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 Englewood, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 24 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Denver–Boulder Turnpike, South Valley Highway, South Santa Fe Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Englewood, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.26 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (East Dartmouth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (US 85): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Englewood, CO to Broomfield, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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