Origin
Rifle, CO
Morning in Rifle on Monday
Local time
11:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rifle, CO to Broomfield, CO
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
191.6 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broomfield, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rifle, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, Heartland Expressway, CO 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.03 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.8 miles from Rifle, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 191.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route 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 Rifle, CO to Broomfield, CO is easy. At 3h 15m 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 Rifle, CO to Broomfield, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Heartland Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CO 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheridan Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 36 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CO 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Midway Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
the route
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rifle, CO and Broomfield, CO.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
253 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge slight left
179 mi
·
3 hr 24 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Heartland Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
9
Turn left onto US 36 West: Boulder
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 36 West: Boulder
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 36 West
11
Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
15
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
16
Continue straight
203 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Midway Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Nickel Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nickel Street
19
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
272 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
20
Turn left
190 ft
·
14 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.8 miles from Rifle, CO, or about 1h 37m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
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 Rifle, 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 Rifle, CO
This is one driving day of about 191.6 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rifle, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.8 mi from Rifle, CO · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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
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
$29.03 one way
$58.07 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $30.81 | $61.61 |
| premium | $4.43 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.57 | $85.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.12 | $9.20 |
| Efficient EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.82 | $12.26 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Morning in Broomfield on Monday
Local time
11:58 AM
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
8 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
3h 15m 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 Rifle, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, Heartland Expressway, CO 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.8 miles from Rifle, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Rifle, CO to Broomfield, CO is easy. At 3h 15m 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 Rifle, CO to Broomfield, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rifle, CO to Broomfield, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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