How far is Black Forest, CO from Broomfield, CO?
The driving distance from Black Forest, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Forest and Broomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Forest and Broomfield.
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Start on Black Forest Road
25 m · 6 sec · Black Forest Road
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Turn right onto Shoup Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Shoup Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
63.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder
2930 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 km · 52 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
1951 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
1257 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard
976 ft · 31 sec · West Midway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nickel Street
682 ft · 22 sec · Nickel Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
83 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Forest and Broomfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
63.1 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Black Forest and Sunny near Broomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Forest to Broomfield?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Castle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Black Forest and 40 miles from Broomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.47 one way or $20.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Forest and Sunny near Broomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Greenwood Village City Hall
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Pines.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Forest and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 65.99 mi (106.2 km).
#1 Black Forest
Census designated place
| Population | 13,116 |
| Coordinates | 39.0130500, -104.7008100 |
| Altitude | 2246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.086461, 39.920417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.41 | $26.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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