How far is Broomfield, CO from Fountain, CO?

The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Fountain, CO is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
100.13 mi
01h 54m
Flight
88.01 mi
141.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.01 mi
Kilometers
141.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.13 mi
Kilometers
161.15 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Fountain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castle Rock
CO

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

From Broomfield
50.1 mi
00h 57m
To Fountain
50 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver

    2497 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 25 south: Denver

    2037 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85 North: Fountain

    1042 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North: Fountain

    61 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue

    3010 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Indiana Avenue

    1035 ft · 24 sec · West Indiana Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1001 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
68.1 mi · 68%
Ronald Reagan Highway
11.2 mi · 11%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.76 mi · 9%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8.66 mi · 9%
I 25 south
0.86 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

68.1 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Rock
00h 57m from Broomfield
Leave By
2:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Broomfield and Sunny near Fountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Broomfield and 50 miles from Fountain.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Broomfield and Sunny near Fountain.

Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castle Rock, 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 Castle Rock.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

44 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

60 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Fountain. Straight-line distance: 88.01 mi (141.64 km).

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#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

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

#2 Fountain

City in Colorado, United States

Population31,017
Coordinates38.6822200, -104.7008100
Altitude1690
CountryUnited States
Start: Broomfield (-105.08665, 39.92054)
End: Fountain (-104.70081, 38.68222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.38 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.11
7.06 gal · 26.76 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $13.05 $26.11
Mid-grade $4.08 $14.42 $28.83
Premium $4.39 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $4.74 $16.72 $33.44

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 Fountain. The current time is 08:03:13.

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.