How far is Broomfield, CO from Alamosa, CO?

The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Alamosa, CO is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.54 mi
04h 44m
Flight
174.54 mi
280.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Broomfield.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.54 mi
Kilometers
280.9 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.54 mi
Kilometers
401.6 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamosa
Wed, Apr 15, 11:45 AM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 4:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-04-15T07:00
Arrive Alamosa
Wed, Apr 15, 11:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broomfield
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pueblo
CO

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

From Broomfield
124.8 mi
02h 22m
To Alamosa
124.7 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Alamosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Alamosa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue

    83 m · 20 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nickel Street

    798 ft · 26 sec · Nickel Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    43 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South

    1525 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2276 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver

    1737 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver

    2497 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 25 south: Denver

    2037 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    2320 ft · 1 min · Fourth Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Ross Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · Ross Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Alamosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 29%
North Valley Highway
68.1 mi · 27%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
53.4 mi · 21%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
North Freeway
9.65 mi · 4%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 7th Street

Turn right onto West 7th Street

71.4 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pueblo
02h 22m from Broomfield
Leave By
7:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broomfield and Sunny near Alamosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Alamosa?

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Broomfield and 124.7 miles from Alamosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.54 one way or $65.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broomfield and Sunny near Alamosa.

Stop Ideas Near Pueblo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pueblo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pueblo.

BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

6 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

67 mi away
120 South Weber Street
RAIL

La Junta

98 mi away
1 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Alamosa. Straight-line distance: 174.54 mi (280.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Alamosa

#2 Alamosa

City in Colorado, USA

Population9,367
Coordinates37.4694500, -105.8700200
Altitude2299
CountryUnited States
Start: Broomfield (-105.08665, 39.92054)
End: Alamosa (-105.87002, 37.46945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $32.54
Round trip
$65.08
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $32.54 $65.08
Mid-grade $4.08 $35.94 $71.88
Premium $4.39 $38.64 $77.28
Diesel $4.74 $41.69 $83.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomfield and Alamosa. The current time is 07:00:32.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.