Origin
Evans, CO
Night in Evans on Friday
Local time
11:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evans, 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
1h 5m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evans, CO
RDNE Stock project
Broomfield, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evans, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, CanAm Highway, Justin Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 47 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.3 miles in near CO 66 / Justin Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 14.3 miles (CO 66 / Justin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 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
14.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CO 66 / Justin Avenue
Turn right onto CO 66 / Justin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 25 South
8
37.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 228
Toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
8
38 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NW: Broomfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 228
Toward NW: Broomfield
7
43.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 287: Dillon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward US 287: Dillon Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Evans, CO and Broomfield, CO, road signs point toward E 470 Toll: Limon and Nw: Broomfield.
E 470 Toll: Limon
37.8 mi in
|
~52m
Nw: Broomfield
38 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 14.6 mi | 14m |
| CanAm Highway | 11.8 mi | 19m |
| Justin Avenue | 8 mi | 12m |
| Northwest Parkway | 4.8 mi | 4m |
| South 112th Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Highway 85 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| CO 66 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 14.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evans, CO and Broomfield, CO.
1
Start on State Street
340 ft
·
23 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto 37th Street
394 ft
·
11 sec
·
37th Street
3
Turn left onto US 85
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 85
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on US 85
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CanAm Highway
5
Continue on US 85
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 85
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
CanAm Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
8
Enter roundabout
255 ft
·
5 sec
9
Continue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
10
Merge onto US 85
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
CanAm Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CO 66
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Justin Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CO 66
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
CO 66
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 25 South
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 25
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 228
Toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 228
Toward NW: Broomfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on NW
4.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 52
Toward US 287: Dillon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto CR 68
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Dillon Road
20
Turn left onto US 287
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South 112th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Midway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Nickel Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nickel Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left
192 ft
·
14 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Evans, CO · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Evans, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
Northwest Parkway
(4.8 mi)
$0.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Night in Broomfield on Friday
Local time
11:21 PM
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
31 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 5m 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 Evans, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, CanAm Highway, Justin Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Evans, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.08 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 47 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 14.3 miles (CO 66 / Justin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Evans, CO and Broomfield, CO, road signs point toward E 470 Toll: Limon and Nw: Broomfield.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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