How far is Broomfield, CO from Vail, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Vail, CO is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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.
Town in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Vail.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Vail.
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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
1.2 km · 53 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95 South: Sheridan Boulevard
1708 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
1712 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
92.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Vail Town Center
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Vail Road
78 m · 7 sec · Vail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vail Road
91 m · 9 sec · Vail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vail Road
49 m · 4 sec · Vail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vail Road
152 m · 27 sec · Vail Road
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Turn left onto East Meadow Drive
674 ft · 31 sec · East Meadow Drive
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Turn right onto Willow Bridge Road
158 m · 30 sec · Willow Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Gore Creek Drive
124 m · 20 sec · Gore Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Wall Street
46 m · 7 sec · Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Vail.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
92.8 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Broomfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Vail.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Vail?
The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Broomfield and 52.6 miles from Vail.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 2:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.72 one way or $27.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Broomfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Vail.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Vail. Straight-line distance: 71.05 mi (114.35 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vail
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,489 |
| Coordinates | 39.6402600, -106.3742000 |
| Altitude | 2496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vail (-106.3742, 39.64026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
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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