How far is Broomfield, CO from Estes Park, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Estes Park, CO is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Estes Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Estes Park.
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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
930 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 West: Boulder
1804 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 km · 52 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Continue on 28th Street
15.5 mi · 23 min · 28th Street
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Turn left onto Ute Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Ute Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2514 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on North Saint Vrain Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Continue on East Highway 36
12 mi · 20 min · East Highway 36
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Continue on North Saint Vrain Avenue
2754 ft · 51 sec · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Saint Vrain Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Saint Vrain Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Turn left onto East Elkhorn Avenue
1385 ft · 54 sec · East Elkhorn Avenue
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Turn right onto Virginia Drive
67 m · 7 sec · Virginia Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Estes Park.
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.
28th Street
Continue on 28th Street
15.5 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Broomfield and Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Estes Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Estes Park?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Lyons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Broomfield and 24.6 miles from Estes Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Broomfield and Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Estes Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lyons
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 Lyons.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Estes Park. Straight-line distance: 39.03 mi (62.81 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Estes Park
Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,553 |
| Coordinates | 40.3772100, -105.5216700 |
| Altitude | 2300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estes Park (-105.52167, 40.37721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.33 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
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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