Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broomfield, CO
Owen.outdoors
Dacono, CO
Ofspace LLC, Culture
This quick trip from Broomfield to Dacono, Colorado, covers just 18.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes. It's a straightforward drive that fits perfectly as a single-day excursion within the Mountain West region. You'll primarily be on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and Northwest Parkway before merging onto US 287. With a projected fuel cost of around $3, it's an economical option for a short journey. This route is ideal if you're looking for a brief drive with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Parkway | 4.7 mi | 4m |
| US 287 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| CO 52 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Dillon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Nickel Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Midway Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Dacono, CO.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto Nickel Street
Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
Turn right onto US 287
Turn right onto CR 68
Take the ramp
Merge onto NW
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 25
Take the exit
Turn right onto CO 52
Turn straight
Turn slight right onto Colorado Boulevard
Turn left onto 6th Street
Turn right onto Ash Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Niwot
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Broomfield on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Late night in Dacono on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 49% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. While a significant portion involves faster roads, the transition to US 287 might offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach your destination. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind, nor is it a winding scenic byway; it's a practical blend of efficient travel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Midway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broomfield, CO and Dacono, CO, road signs point toward Northwest Parkway East, Denver, Fort Lupton, Frederick and Niwot.
Northwest Parkway East
Denver
Fort Lupton
Frederick
Niwot
Founded 2001
Broomfield is a combined city and county of about 77,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. Broomfield lies 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Denver and 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Boulder. The only other combined city and county in Colorado is the City and County of Denver, the state capital.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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