How far is Broomfield, CO from Delta, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Delta, CO is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Delta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Delta.
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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
232.9 mi · 4 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1290 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 32 Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 50
11.7 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 50
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
604 ft · 19 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right
86 m · 21 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 Delta.
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
233 mi · 04h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Broomfield and Mostly Cloudy near Delta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Delta?
The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Broomfield and 142.4 miles from Delta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.3 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 5:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.09 one way or $74.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broomfield and Mostly Cloudy near Delta.
Stop Ideas Near Gypsum
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 Gypsum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Delta. Straight-line distance: 178.96 mi (288.01 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delta
City in Colorado
| Population | 9,030 |
| Coordinates | 38.7422100, -108.0689600 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delta (-108.06896, 38.74221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.09 | $74.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $40.96 | $81.93 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $44.04 | $88.08 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $47.51 | $95.02 |
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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