How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Longmont, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Longmont, CO is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Longmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Longmont.
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Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
1110 ft · 48 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue
1003 ft · 43 sec · North Cascade Avenue
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Turn left onto West Bijou Street
1242 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25
2010 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.2 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
996 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 119 West: Longmont
88 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 119
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119
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Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
69 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Kimbark Street
1084 ft · 55 sec · Kimbark Street
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Turn left
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
33 m · 8 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 Colorado Springs and Longmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
70.1 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Longmont?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Lone Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Colorado Springs and 65.8 miles from Longmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longmont.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Tree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lone Tree.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 93.33 mi (150.2 km).
#1 Colorado Springs
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
| Population | 482,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.8338800, -104.8213600 |
| Altitude | 1832 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longmont
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 98,445 |
| Coordinates | 40.1672100, -105.1019300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.101861, 40.16721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.49 | $30.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $19.85 | $39.70 |
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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