How far is Eagle, CO from Broomfield, CO?
The driving distance from Eagle, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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.
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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 22m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle and Broomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Broomfield.
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Start on West 2nd Street
41 m · 11 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1238 ft · 21 sec · Grand Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eby Creek Road
57 m · 4 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
884 ft · 18 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eby Creek Road
33 m · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
52 m · 3 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Take the ramp straight
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
122.2 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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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 Eagle and Broomfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
122 mi · 02h 22m
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 Eagle 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 Eagle to Broomfield?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Dillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Eagle and 67.2 miles from Broomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 1:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagle and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Dillon
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 Eagle and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 94.29 mi (151.74 km).
#1 Eagle
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,911 |
| Coordinates | 39.6552600, -106.8286500 |
| Altitude | 2012 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.81 | $41.63 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $22.45 | $44.91 |
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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