How far is Broomfield, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Arvada, CO is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Arvada.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
83 m · 20 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Nickel Street
798 ft · 26 sec · Nickel Street
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Turn right
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South
1525 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight
3140 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Wadsworth Parkway
4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Parkway
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Continue on Wadsworth Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on Wadsworth Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Wadsworth Bypass
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Turn right onto Ralston Road
3000 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 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 Broomfield and Arvada.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Wadsworth Parkway
Continue on Wadsworth Parkway
3.96 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Broomfield and Sunny near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Arvada?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Broomfield and 4.8 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broomfield and Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 8.14 mi (13.1 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
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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