How far is Fort Lupton, CO from Broomfield, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Lupton, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.66 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.39 mi
29.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.39 mi
Kilometers
29.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.66 mi
Kilometers
41.3 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broomfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Lupton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lupton
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Broomfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lupton
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Todd Creek
CO

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

From Fort Lupton
12.7 mi
00h 16m
To Broomfield
12.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 26 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lupton and Broomfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Mc Kinley Avenue

    1632 ft · 1 min · Mc Kinley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2082 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1507 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · CanAm Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 7

    1306 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bridge Street

    37 m · 2 sec · West Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street

    2254 ft · 54 sec · West Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 160th Avenue

    6.7 mi · 9 min · East 160th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto York Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · York Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward E470 Toll North

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    1.7 mi · 2 min · E-470

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Dillon Road

    1760 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Dillon Road

    1345 ft · 41 sec · West Dillon Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 112th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South 112th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard

    913 ft · 30 sec · West Midway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nickel Street

    682 ft · 22 sec · Nickel Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 160th Avenue
6.72 mi · 26%
CanAm Highway
5.95 mi · 23%
Northwest Parkway
4.8 mi · 19%
South 112th Street
2.6 mi · 10%
E-470
1.67 mi · 7%
1st Street
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 160th Avenue

Continue on East 160th Avenue

6.72 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Todd Creek
00h 16m from Fort Lupton
Leave By
7:24 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lupton 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 Fort Lupton to Broomfield?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Todd Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Fort Lupton and 12.9 miles from Broomfield.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lupton and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Todd Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Todd Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Todd Creek.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

27 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

29 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

36 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lupton and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 18.39 mi (29.6 km).

Fort Lupton

#1 Fort Lupton

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population8,666
Coordinates40.0847100, -104.8130300
Altitude1496
CountryUnited States
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#2 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Kinley Avenue (-104.81293, 40.08471)
End: (-105.086461, 39.920417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.73
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.37 $6.73
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.72 $7.43
Premium $4.39 $4.00 $7.99
Diesel $4.74 $4.31 $8.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lupton and Broomfield. The current time is 22:24:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.