How far is Broomfield, CO from Craig, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Craig, CO is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Craig.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Craig.
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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
2276 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver
1737 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 km · 53 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95 South: Sheridan Boulevard
1708 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
1712 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CO 9 North: Silverthorne, Dillon
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 9 North: Silverthorne
90 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue River Parkway
5.3 mi · 9 min · Blue River Parkway
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Continue straight
31.9 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
47.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue straight
46.1 mi · 58 min
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Turn right
113 m · 27 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 Craig.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Broomfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Craig.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Craig?
The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Kremmling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Broomfield and 103 miles from Craig.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 8:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Broomfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Craig.
Stop Ideas Near Kremmling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kremmling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Craig. Straight-line distance: 136.12 mi (219.07 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Craig
City in Colorado
| Population | 8,953 |
| Coordinates | 40.5152500, -107.5464500 |
| Altitude | 1889 |
| Country | United States |
End: Craig (-107.54645, 40.51525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $26.85 | $53.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.88 | $63.76 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
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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