How far is Parker, CO from Broomfield, CO?
The driving distance from Parker, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker and Broomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker and Broomfield.
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Start on South Pikes Peak Drive
30 m · 8 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive
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Turn right onto East Mainstreet
821 ft · 30 sec · East Mainstreet
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Turn right onto South Parker Road
10.4 mi · 15 min · South Parker Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South, I 225 North
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 225 North
1263 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · 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 Parker 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 Parker Road
Turn right onto South Parker Road
10.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parker 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 Parker to Broomfield?
The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Parker and 33.4 miles from Broomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parker and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
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 Aurora.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 32.72 mi (52.65 km).
#1 Parker
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 58,673 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186000, -104.7613600 |
| Altitude | 1789 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
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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