How far is Durango, CO from Broomfield, CO?
The driving distance from Durango, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 360.2 miles (579.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durango and Broomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durango and Broomfield.
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Start on Main Avenue
30 m · 13 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto West 11th Street
605 ft · 27 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn left onto Camino del Rio
4.6 mi · 7 min · Camino del Rio
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Continue on Highway 160
52.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 160
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on Pagosa Street
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pagosa Street
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
13.1 mi · 19 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Gunbarrel Road
23.1 mi · 33 min · Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on 8th Street
1780 ft · 43 sec · 8th Street
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Turn straight
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight
40.2 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
1151 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West: West CO 470 to I-70
1552 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Grand Junction, Denver
955 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1606 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
4.6 mi · 8 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 36 West: Boulder
1765 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West
876 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.5 km · 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 · 52 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
1951 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
1257 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard
976 ft · 31 sec · West Midway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nickel Street
682 ft · 22 sec · Nickel Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
83 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durango and Broomfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 285 North
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Durango and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durango to Broomfield?
The road trip is about 360.2 miles (579.7 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bonanza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.3 miles from Durango and 188 miles from Broomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.00 one way or $94.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durango and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bonanza
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonanza.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durango and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 236.95 mi (381.33 km).
#1 Durango
City in and county seat of La Plata County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 19,690 |
| Coordinates | 37.2752800, -107.8800700 |
| Altitude | 1991 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.086461, 39.920417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $47.00 | $94.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $51.91 | $103.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $55.81 | $111.62 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $60.21 | $120.41 |
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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