How far is Johnstown, CO from Broomfield, CO?
The driving distance from Johnstown, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnstown and Broomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnstown and Broomfield.
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Start on North Estes Avenue
793 ft · 37 sec · North Estes Avenue
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Turn right onto West South 1st Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · West South 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.7 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
1153 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NW: Broomfield
3098 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Parkway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Dillon Road
1760 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Dillon Road
1345 ft · 41 sec · West Dillon Road
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Turn left onto South 112th Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South 112th Street
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Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
913 ft · 30 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 Johnstown 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnstown to Broomfield?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Johnstown and 18.6 miles from Broomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
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Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnstown and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 30.21 mi (48.62 km).
#1 Johnstown
Municipality in Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,923 |
| Coordinates | 40.3369300, -104.9122000 |
| Altitude | 1479 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
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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