How far is Frederick, CO from Broomfield, CO?

The driving distance from Frederick, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.36 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.66 mi
23.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.66 mi
Kilometers
23.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.36 mi
Kilometers
31.15 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM MDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Broomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
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
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Frederick
9.7 mi
00h 12m
To Broomfield
9.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    51 m · 10 sec · Locust Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1552 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard

    77 m · 11 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard

    2651 ft · 51 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard

    54 m · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard

    911 ft · 17 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    89 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 25 South: Denver

    2084 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield

    1153 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NW: Broomfield

    3098 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Dillon Road

    1760 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Dillon Road

    1345 ft · 41 sec · West Dillon Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 112th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South 112th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard

    913 ft · 30 sec · West Midway Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Nickel Street

    682 ft · 22 sec · Nickel Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick 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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.52 mi · 34%
Northwest Parkway
4.8 mi · 25%
South 112th Street
2.6 mi · 13%
NW
0.8 mi · 4%
Colorado Boulevard
0.76 mi · 4%
I 25 South
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

6.52 mi · 00h 07m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 12m from Frederick
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frederick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Broomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Frederick and 9.7 miles from Broomfield.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.51 one way or $5.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Erie

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 Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 11.3 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 6.9 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 5.7 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 8.8 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 Erie.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 14.66 mi (23.59 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States

Population11,515
Coordinates40.0991500, -104.9372000
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
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#2 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.937201, 40.099108)
End: (-105.086461, 39.920417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.51
Round trip
$5.03
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.51 $5.03
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.78 $5.55
Premium $4.39 $2.99 $5.97
Diesel $4.74 $3.22 $6.44

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 Frederick and Broomfield. The current time is 01:28:14.

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.