Origin
Glendale, CO
Morning in Glendale on Thursday
Local time
7:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, CO to Broomfield, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendale, CO
Jacob Moore
Broomfield, CO
Owen.outdoors
Trip Overview
The drive from Glendale, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 20.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Denver–Boulder Turnpike, North Colorado Boulevard, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Denver–Boulder Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Glendale, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 20.3 miles and takes about 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 9 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 0.3 miles in near CO 83 / South Leetsdale Drive.
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CO 83 / South Leetsdale Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CO 83 / South Leetsdale Drive
At end of road, turn left onto CO 83 / South Leetsdale Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 270 West: Boulder
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 West: Boulder
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Nickel Street
Turn right onto Nickel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 9 mi | 10m |
| North Colorado Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Colorado Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Leetsdale Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Vasquez Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Cherry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CO 121 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, CO and Broomfield, CO.
1
Start on East Exposition Avenue
14 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Exposition Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Cherry Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Cherry Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CO 83
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Leetsdale Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto CO 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Colorado Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on CO 2
4.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Colorado Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto US 6; US 85; CO 2
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Vasquez Boulevard
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 270 West: Boulder
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 270
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 36
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CO 121
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CO 121
16
Continue on US 287
204 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 287
17
Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Midway Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Nickel Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nickel Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left
192 ft
·
14 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.12 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(9 mi)
$0.63
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: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Broomfield on Thursday
Local time
7:53 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
29 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
32m 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 Glendale, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 20.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Denver–Boulder Turnpike, North Colorado Boulevard, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Glendale, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.06 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 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CO 83 / South Leetsdale Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glendale, CO to Broomfield, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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