Origin
Salida, CO
Morning in Salida on Saturday
Local time
7:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Salida, 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
2h 45m
Distance
153.4 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salida, CO
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Broomfield, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salida, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 153.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 5th Street, Poncha Boulevard, Crestone Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.11 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
76.7 miles from Salida, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 153.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 153.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 5th Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Salida, CO to Broomfield, CO is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Salida, CO to Broomfield, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 5th Street | — | — |
| Poncha Boulevard | — | — |
| Crestone Avenue | — | — |
| North Grant Street | — | — |
| Mesa Lane | — | — |
| US 285 North | — | — |
| I-70 | — | — |
| I 70 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salida, CO and Broomfield, CO.
1
Start on I Street
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
I Street
2
Turn left onto West 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West 5th Street
3
Turn right onto Poncha Boulevard
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Poncha Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Crestone Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crestone Avenue
5
Turn right onto North Grant Street
243 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Grant Street
6
Continue on Mesa Lane
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mesa Lane
7
At the end of the road, turn left
6.9 mi
·
9 min
8
Turn right
4.3 mi
·
6 min
9
Continue straight
9.7 mi
·
15 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 285 North
11
Merge slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
12
Continue straight
28 mi
·
39 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West: West CO 470 to I-70
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
CO 470 West: West CO 470 to I-70
14
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
6 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Grand Junction, Denver
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 70: Grand Junction, Denver
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East: Denver
17
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Heartland Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
21
Turn left onto US 36 West: Boulder
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 36 West: Boulder
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 36 West
23
Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
24
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
25
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
26
Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
27
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
28
Continue straight
203 ft
·
5 sec
29
Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Midway Boulevard
30
Turn right onto Nickel Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nickel Street
31
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
272 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
32
Turn left
190 ft
·
14 sec
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Salida, CO, or about 1h 22m 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 34 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broomfield, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Salida, 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 Salida, CO
This is one driving day of about 153.4 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Salida, 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 76.7 mi from Salida, CO · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.7 miles from Salida, 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.
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
$23.11 one way
$46.23 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $24.47 | $48.94 |
| premium | $4.39 | $26.54 | $53.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.87 | $67.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46 | 0 | $16.11 | $7.36 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.42 | $6.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.48 | $9.82 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 Saturday
Local time
7:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°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
3 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
2h 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 Salida, CO to Broomfield, CO covers 153.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 5th Street, Poncha Boulevard, Crestone Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.7 miles from Salida, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.11 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.
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 Salida, CO to Broomfield, CO is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Salida, CO to Broomfield, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salida, CO to Broomfield, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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