How far is Lakewood, CO from Broomfield, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Broomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Broomfield.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
5.4 mi · 11 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Denver, Fort Morgan
1455 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan
2906 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
1 km · 45 sec · 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 Lakewood and Broomfield.
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.
South Wadsworth Boulevard
Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
5.44 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Broomfield?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Lakewood and 14.4 miles from Broomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Broomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Berkley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkley.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 14.91 mi (24 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
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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