How far is Broomfield, CO from Southglenn, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Southglenn, CO is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Southglenn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Southglenn.
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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 · 20 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Nickel Street
798 ft · 26 sec · Nickel Street
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Turn right
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South
1525 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight
2276 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver
1737 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver
2497 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on I 25 south: Denver
2037 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
10.3 mi · 14 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard South
146 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto South University Boulevard
6.5 mi · 12 min · South University Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Easter Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Easter Avenue
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Turn right onto South Madison Court
47 m · 8 sec · South Madison Court
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Turn right onto South Saint Paul Street
764 ft · 36 sec · South Saint Paul Street
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Turn right onto East Fremont Drive
583 ft · 28 sec · East Fremont Drive
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Turn right onto South Fillmore Circle
97 m · 17 sec · South Fillmore Circle
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Continue on South Fillmore Circle
36 m · 5 sec · South Fillmore Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fillmore Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Southglenn.
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.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broomfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Southglenn?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 14.9 miles from Broomfield and 14.8 miles from Southglenn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broomfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Southglenn. Straight-line distance: 24.1 mi (38.79 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southglenn
Neighborhood in Centennial, Colorado, United States
| Population | 42,268 |
| Coordinates | 39.5872100, -104.9527600 |
| Altitude | 1705 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southglenn (-104.95276, 39.58721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
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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