How far is Lochbuie, CO from Broomfield, CO?
The driving distance from Lochbuie, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Census-designated place in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lochbuie and Broomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lochbuie and Broomfield.
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Start on County Road 37
2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37
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At the end of the road, turn right onto I-76 Frontage Road
563 ft · 15 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 168th Avenue
77 m · 5 sec · East 168th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 168th Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · East 168th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
1894 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
17.8 mi · 19 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Limon, Boulder
584 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West: Fort Collins, Boulder
2183 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2721 ft · 42 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 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 Lochbuie 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.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
17.8 mi · 00h 19m
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 Clear leaving Lochbuie and Sunny near Broomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lochbuie to Broomfield?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Welby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Lochbuie and 15 miles from Broomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lochbuie and Sunny near Broomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Welby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Welby.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lochbuie and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.02 km).
#1 Lochbuie
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
| Population | 7,885 |
| Coordinates | 40.0072100, -104.7160800 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
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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