How far is Broomfield, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?

The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.19 mi
01h 26m
Flight
76.4 mi
122.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.4 mi
Kilometers
122.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.19 mi
Kilometers
138.71 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 4:12 AM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Fri, Apr 17, 5:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-04-17T02:46
Arrive Colorado Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 4:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broomfield
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Castle Rock
CO

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

From Broomfield
43.1 mi
00h 43m
To Colorado Springs
43.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
56°F
Friday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Colorado Springs.

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street

    1250 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown

    151 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Bijou Street

    846 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Kiowa Street

    972 ft · 35 sec · West Kiowa Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Kiowa Street

    1600 ft · 1 min · East Kiowa Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Weber Street

    150 m · 18 sec · North Weber Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue

    129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
68.1 mi · 79%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8.66 mi · 10%
Monument Valley Freeway
5.91 mi · 7%
I 25 south
0.86 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.33 mi
East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

68.1 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Rock
00h 43m from Broomfield
Leave By
3:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Broomfield and Slight Chance T-storms near Colorado Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Colorado Springs?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Broomfield and 43.1 miles from Colorado Springs.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Broomfield and Slight Chance T-storms near Colorado Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castle Rock, 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 Castle Rock.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

44 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

60 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 76.4 mi (122.96 km).

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#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Colorado Springs

#2 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

Population482,131
Coordinates38.8338800, -104.8213600
Altitude1832
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.086461, 39.920417)
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.42 $24.83
Premium $4.39 $13.35 $26.70
Diesel $4.74 $14.40 $28.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomfield and Colorado Springs. The current time is 02:46:21.

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.