How far is Broomfield, CO from Glendale, CO?

The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Glendale, CO is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
20.37 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.96 mi
27.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.96 mi
Kilometers
27.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.37 mi
Kilometers
32.79 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-04-15T23:09
Arrive Glendale
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Twin Lakes
CO

City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Broomfield
10.2 mi
00h 16m
To Glendale
10.2 mi
00h 16m

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
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 South: Vasquez Boulevard

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    781 ft · 12 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Colorado Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 12 min · North Colorado Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Leetsdale Drive

    2855 ft · 1 min · South Leetsdale Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Cherry Street

    1724 ft · 44 sec · South Cherry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Exposition Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Exposition Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Exposition Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8.84 mi · 43%
North Colorado Boulevard
5.7 mi · 28%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.21 mi · 16%
South Leetsdale Drive
0.54 mi · 3%
US 36 East
0.33 mi · 2%
South Cherry Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Colorado Boulevard

Turn slight right onto North Colorado Boulevard

5.7 mi · 00h 12m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Lakes
00h 16m from Broomfield
Leave By
7:24 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broomfield and Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Twin Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Broomfield and 10.2 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Twin Lakes

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 Twin Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Twin Lakes.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

8 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

35 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

39 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 16.96 mi (27.3 km).

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#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

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

#2 Glendale

City in Colorado

Population5,102
Coordinates39.7049900, -104.9335900
Altitude1631
CountryUnited States
Start: Broomfield (-105.08665, 39.92054)
End: Glendale (-104.93359, 39.70499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 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
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.66
Round trip
$5.33
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.66 $5.33
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.39 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.74 $3.41 $6.82

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomfield and Glendale. The current time is 23:09:36.

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.