How far is Broomfield, CO from Erie, CO?

The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Erie, CO is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.86 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.17 mi
14.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.17 mi
Kilometers
14.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.86 mi
Kilometers
20.69 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-04-19T02:11
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Broomfield
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Lafayette
CO

City in Colorado

From Broomfield
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Erie
6.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 15 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nickel Street

    682 ft · 26 sec · Nickel Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard

    657 ft · 21 sec · West Midway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1106 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jasper Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Jasper Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jay Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Jay Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Jay Road

    931 ft · 28 sec · Jay Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    57 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jay Road

    2525 ft · 1 min · Jay Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cheesman Street

    1480 ft · 1 min · Cheesman Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Holbrook Street

    142 m · 28 sec · Holbrook Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wells Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Wells Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wells Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Midway Boulevard
3.99 mi · 31%
Jasper Road
2 mi · 16%
Jay Road
0.66 mi · 5%
Cheesman Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Nickel Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Holbrook Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

5.58 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 10m from Broomfield
Leave By
7:46 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broomfield and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Broomfield and 6.4 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broomfield and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

18 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

20 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

28 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Erie. Straight-line distance: 9.17 mi (14.76 km).

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#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

Population30,318
Coordinates40.0502600, -105.0499800
Altitude1532
CountryUnited States
Start: Broomfield (-105.08665, 39.92054)
End: Erie (-105.04998, 40.05026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.72 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.33
0.9 gal · 3.44 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.66 $3.33
Mid-grade $4.08 $1.84 $3.68
Premium $4.39 $1.98 $3.95
Diesel $4.74 $2.13 $4.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomfield and Erie. The current time is 02:11:34.

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.