How far is Sherrelwood, CO from Broomfield, CO?
The driving distance from Sherrelwood, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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.
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherrelwood and Broomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherrelwood and Broomfield.
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Start on Elder Street
109 m · 20 sec · Elder Street
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Turn left onto Lipan Drive
147 m · 24 sec · Lipan Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto El Paso Boulevard
1542 ft · 51 sec · El Paso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pecos Street
1066 ft · 28 sec · Pecos Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 West
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3268 ft · 43 sec · 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 Sherrelwood 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.
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.27 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherrelwood and Partly Sunny then 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 Sherrelwood to Broomfield?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Sherrelwood and 4.8 miles from Broomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherrelwood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.
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Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sherrelwood and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 7.29 mi (11.73 km).
#1 Sherrelwood
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
| Population | 18,287 |
| Coordinates | 39.8377600, -105.0013700 |
| Altitude | 1613 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
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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