How far is Brush, CO from Broomfield, CO?

The driving distance from Brush, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
94.66 mi
01h 26m
Flight
80.78 mi
130 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.78 mi
Kilometers
130 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.66 mi
Kilometers
152.34 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broomfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:49 AM MDT
Return by in Brush
Sat, Apr 18, 3:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush
2026-04-18T00:22
Arrive Broomfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush
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
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Brush
47.3 mi
00h 43m
To Broomfield
47.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clayton Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Clayton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Emerson Street

    127 m · 26 sec · West Emerson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Colorado Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Limon, Boulder

    584 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder

    2183 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2721 ft · 42 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway

    1951 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1257 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    62 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard

    976 ft · 31 sec · West Midway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Nickel Street

    682 ft · 22 sec · Nickel Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Colorado Avenue
83.5 mi · 88%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9.03 mi · 10%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.52 mi · 1%
I 270 West
0.41 mi
CO 121
0.41 mi
West Midway Boulevard
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Colorado Avenue

Merge slight left

82.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 43m from Brush
Leave By
3:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Brush and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Broomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Brush and 47.4 miles from Broomfield.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Brush and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Broomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keenesburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keenesburg.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 80.78 mi (130 km).

Brush

#1 Brush

City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States

Population5,438
Coordinates40.2588700, -103.6238400
Altitude1286
CountryUnited States
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#2 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Start: Clayton Street (-103.623311, 40.258874)
End: (-105.086461, 39.920417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.70
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.35 $24.70
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.64 $27.28
Premium $4.39 $14.67 $29.33
Diesel $4.74 $15.82 $31.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brush and Broomfield. The current time is 00:22:23.

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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.