How far is Broomfield, CO from Wellington, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Wellington, CO is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 01h 05m.
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 Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Wellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Wellington.
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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
49.5 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 1 South: Wellington
1118 ft · 37 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Cleveland Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Wellington.
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
49.5 mi · 00h 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 leaving Broomfield and Mostly Sunny near Wellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Wellington?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Broomfield and 29.8 miles from Wellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broomfield and Mostly Sunny near Wellington.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 54.28 mi (87.35 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellington
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 9,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.7038700, -105.0085900 |
| Altitude | 1586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellington (-105.00859, 40.70387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
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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