How far is Broomfield, CO from Lafayette, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Lafayette, CO is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Lafayette.
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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
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on South 112th Street
1166 ft · 36 sec · South 112th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Public Road
40 m · 4 sec · South Public Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Public Road
1 mi · 3 min · South Public Road
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Turn right
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Lafayette.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
3.91 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Broomfield and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Broomfield and 2.8 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broomfield and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Louisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisville.
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 5.05 mi (8.13 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
City in Colorado
| Population | 28,579 |
| Coordinates | 39.9936000, -105.0897100 |
| Altitude | 1588 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-105.08971, 39.9936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.74 | $1.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.82 | $1.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
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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