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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.75 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.14 mi
13.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.14 mi
Kilometers
13.1 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.75 mi
Kilometers
15.69 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-04-19T02:58
Arrive Arvada
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Broomfield
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Westminster
CO

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Broomfield
4.8 mi
00h 10m
To Arvada
4.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

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.

  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

    3140 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Wadsworth Parkway

    4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Wadsworth Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Wadsworth Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Wadsworth Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ralston Road

    3000 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wadsworth Parkway
3.96 mi · 41%
Wadsworth Boulevard
3.1 mi · 32%
Wadsworth Bypass
0.92 mi · 9%
Ralston Road
0.57 mi · 6%
CO 121 South
0.29 mi · 3%
Nickel Street
0.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 10m from Broomfield
Leave By
7:50 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

10 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

32 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 8.14 mi (13.1 km).

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#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

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

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.086461, 39.920417)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.3 L · about $1.26
Round trip
$2.51
0.68 gal · 2.6 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomfield and Arvada. The current time is 02:58:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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