How far is Broomfield, CO from Firestone, CO?

The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Firestone, CO is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
20.07 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.45 mi
24.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.45 mi
Kilometers
24.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.07 mi
Kilometers
32.3 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Firestone
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-04-22T22:19
Arrive Firestone
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Broomfield
10 mi
00h 14m
To Firestone
10.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 26 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Dillon Road

    1632 ft · 49 sec · West Dillon Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward Northwest Parkway East

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Parkway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Niwot

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard

    1116 ft · 28 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Colorado Boulevard

    60 m · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard

    2647 ft · 51 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard

    34 m · 5 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Colorado Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto McClure Avenue

    774 ft · 24 sec · McClure Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    983 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Granville Avenue

    734 ft · 32 sec · Granville Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Granville Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.64 mi · 33%
Northwest Parkway
4.7 mi · 23%
Colorado Boulevard
1.51 mi · 8%
I 25 North
0.68 mi · 3%
Northwest Parkway East
0.4 mi · 2%
CO 52
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

6.64 mi · 00h 07m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 14m from Broomfield
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broomfield and Mostly Sunny near Firestone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Broomfield and 10.1 miles from Firestone.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.63 one way or $5.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Erie

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 Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 11.6 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 7.2 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 5.8 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Firestone. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.87 km).

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#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

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

#2 Firestone

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population15,298
Coordinates40.1124800, -104.9366400
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: Broomfield (-105.08665, 39.92054)
End: Firestone (-104.93664, 40.11248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.63
Round trip
$5.25
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.63 $5.25
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.90 $5.80
Premium $4.39 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $4.74 $3.36 $6.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomfield and Firestone. The current time is 22:19:37.

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.