How far is Broomfield, CO from Brush, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Brush, CO is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Brush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Brush.
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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 · 15 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Nickel Street
682 ft · 26 sec · Nickel Street
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Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
657 ft · 21 sec · West Midway Boulevard
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Dillon Road
1632 ft · 49 sec · West Dillon Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Northwest Parkway East
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Parkway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Parkway
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Continue on E-470
11.3 mi · 11 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward 120th Avenue
2365 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto East 120th Avenue
718 ft · 28 sec · East 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto E 470 Toll North
1885 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
2403 ft · 27 sec · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 71: Brush, Snyder
1428 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
2788 ft · 1 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Howard Street
121 m · 16 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Clayton Street
563 ft · 15 sec · Clayton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Brush.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
70.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Broomfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Brush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Brush?
The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Broomfield and 47.3 miles from Brush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Broomfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Brush.
Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Brush. Straight-line distance: 80.78 mi (130 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brush
City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 40.2588700, -103.6238400 |
| Altitude | 1286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brush (-103.62384, 40.25887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.67 | $29.33 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
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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