How far is Broomfield, CO from Parker, CO?

The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Parker, CO is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
52.77 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.72 mi
52.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.72 mi
Kilometers
52.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.77 mi
Kilometers
84.93 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parker
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-04-22T20:55
Arrive Parker
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

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
Denver
CO

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Broomfield
20.3 mi
00h 26m
To Parker
32.5 mi
00h 26m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 26 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.5 mi · 27 min · North Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction

    890 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    4.4 mi · 4 min · E-470

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 83

    2145 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto CO 83 South: Parker Road

    614 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Parker Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Parker Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Mainstreet

    1132 ft · 50 sec · East Mainstreet

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Pikes Peak Drive

    30 m · 4 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
21.5 mi · 41%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8.66 mi · 16%
E-470
4.42 mi · 8%
South Parker Road
2.11 mi · 4%
E-470 North
0.99 mi · 2%
I 25 south
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

21.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 26m from Broomfield
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broomfield and Mostly Sunny near Parker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Broomfield and 32.5 miles from Parker.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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 Denver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.7 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 2.7 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 6.2 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 9.6 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 Denver.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

1 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

2 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

46 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Parker. Straight-line distance: 32.72 mi (52.65 km).

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#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

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

#2 Parker

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

Population58,673
Coordinates39.5186000, -104.7613600
Altitude1789
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.086461, 39.920417)
End: South Pikes Peak Drive (-104.761393, 39.518605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $6.88
Round trip
$13.76
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.88 $13.76
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.60 $15.19
Premium $4.39 $8.17 $16.33
Diesel $4.74 $8.81 $17.62

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 Parker. The current time is 20:55:51.

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.