How far is Broomfield, CO from Johnstown, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Johnstown, CO is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Johnstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Johnstown.
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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 · 15 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Nickel Street
682 ft · 26 sec · Nickel Street
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Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
657 ft · 21 sec · West Midway Boulevard
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Dillon Road
1632 ft · 49 sec · West Dillon Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Northwest Parkway East
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Parkway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver
1447 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.8 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 60 East: Johnstown, Milliken
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West South 1st Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · West South 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Estes Avenue
793 ft · 35 sec · South Estes Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Estes Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Johnstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broomfield and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Johnstown?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Broomfield and 18.5 miles from Johnstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broomfield and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnstown.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Johnstown. Straight-line distance: 30.21 mi (48.62 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnstown
Municipality in Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,923 |
| Coordinates | 40.3369300, -104.9122000 |
| Altitude | 1479 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnstown (-104.9122, 40.33693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.70 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
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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