How far is Broomfield, CO from Edwards, CO?

The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Edwards, CO is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
118.33 mi
02h 23m
Flight
82.28 mi
132.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.28 mi
Kilometers
132.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.33 mi
Kilometers
190.44 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edwards
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 AM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 11:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-04-15T06:59
Arrive Edwards
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Silver Plume
CO

Human settlement in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America

From Broomfield
59.1 mi
01h 11m
To Edwards
59.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Edwards.

  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

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95 South: Sheridan Boulevard

    1708 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West

    1712 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    106.1 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Edwards

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Edwards Access Road

    76 m · 5 sec · Edwards Access Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road

    96 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Edwards Access Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road

    92 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Edwards Access Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road

    1949 ft · 41 sec · Edwards Access Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    64 m · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
108 mi · 91%
Sheridan Boulevard
4.31 mi · 4%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3.87 mi · 3%
Edwards Access Road
0.57 mi
US 36 East
0.33 mi
I 76 West
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left

106 mi · 02h 04m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Plume
01h 11m from Broomfield
Leave By
1:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broomfield and Mostly Sunny near Edwards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Edwards?

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Silver Plume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Broomfield and 59.2 miles from Edwards.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 1:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broomfield and Mostly Sunny near Edwards.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Plume

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Silver Plume, 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 Silver Plume.

RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

29 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

34 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

38 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Granby

47 mi away
438 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Edwards. Straight-line distance: 82.28 mi (132.41 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edwards

Location in Colorado, USA

Population10,266
Coordinates39.6449900, -106.5942000
Altitude2201
CountryUnited States
Start: Broomfield (-105.08665, 39.92054)
End: Edwards (-106.5942, 39.64499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.08 $17.07 $34.14
Premium $4.39 $18.35 $36.71
Diesel $4.74 $19.80 $39.60

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomfield and Edwards. The current time is 06:59:35.

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.