How far is Fort Lupton, CO from Longmont, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Lupton, CO to Longmont, CO is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lupton and Longmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lupton and Longmont.
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Start on Mc Kinley Avenue
1632 ft · 1 min · Mc Kinley Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
9 mi · 15 min · 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1736 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.5 mi · 4 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 Fort Lupton and Longmont.
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.
1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
9.04 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lupton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Fort Lupton to Longmont?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Fort Lupton and 10.8 miles from Longmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lupton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longmont.
Stop Ideas Near Frederick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederick.
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lupton and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 km).
#1 Fort Lupton
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 8,666 |
| Coordinates | 40.0847100, -104.8130300 |
| Altitude | 1496 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.37 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $4.73 | $9.45 |
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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