Origin
Lone Tree, CO
Late night in Lone Tree on Friday
Local time
4:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lone Tree, CO to Broomfield, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lone Tree, CO
Volker Thimm
Broomfield, CO
Owen.outdoors
Trip Overview
Lone Tree to Broomfield is 33.6 miles and takes about 45m via South Valley Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Colorado, traversing the Mountain West region. Expect a route with a lot of turns, primarily on local roads, which gives you a good feel for the area. It’s a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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
This route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you’ll navigate numerous intersections rather than settling into long stretches of highway. While 27% of the drive is on highways, the majority involves city and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.2 miles on South Valley Highway. This driving style will keep you engaged, offering a dynamic experience as you move through different local areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 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 23.3 miles in.
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 17 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles (US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
29.9 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
32.6 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
33.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Nickel Street
Turn right onto Nickel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
33.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
West 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Lone Tree, CO to Broomfield, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder along the way.
Boulder
23.3 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Highway | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| South Yosemite Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| CO 121 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chester Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Midway Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nickel Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Valley Highway
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Tree, CO and Broomfield, CO.
1
Start on this road
455 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Yosemite Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Yosemite Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Chester Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Chester Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 50
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East County Line Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 25 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 25
21 mi
·
26 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Lone Tree, CO · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Lone Tree, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broomfield, CO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Broomfield, CO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.81 | $11.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Friday
Local time
4:34 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
2 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
45m 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 Lone Tree, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 33.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Valley Highway, Denver–Boulder Turnpike, South Yosemite Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Lone Tree, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 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 17 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles (US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lone Tree, CO to Broomfield, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder along the way.
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 OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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