How far is Columbine, CO from Longmont, CO?
The driving distance from Columbine, CO to Longmont, CO is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
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.
City in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbine and Longmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbine and Longmont.
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Start on South Newland Street
626 ft · 30 sec · South Newland Street
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Turn right onto West Roxbury Place
756 ft · 33 sec · West Roxbury Place
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Turn left onto South Pierce Street
2071 ft · 43 sec · South Pierce Street
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Turn left onto West Ken Caryl Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue
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Continue on West Mineral Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Mineral Avenue
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Turn left onto South Santa Fe Drive
8.8 mi · 11 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
10 mi · 14 min · South Valley 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 Columbine 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.2 mi · 00h 12m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Longmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbine to Longmont?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Northglenn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Columbine and 29.5 miles from Longmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Longmont.
Stop Ideas Near Northglenn
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 Northglenn.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbine and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 40.07 mi (64.49 km).
#1 Columbine
School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999
| Population | 24,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5877700, -105.0694300 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
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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