How far is Frederick, CO from Longmont, CO?

The driving distance from Frederick, CO to Longmont, CO is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.04 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.89 mi
15.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.89 mi
Kilometers
15.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.04 mi
Kilometers
24.2 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longmont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM MDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-22T23:54
Arrive Longmont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Firestone
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Frederick
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Longmont
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Longmont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Longmont.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    51 m · 10 sec · Locust Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1552 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard

    77 m · 11 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard

    2651 ft · 51 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard

    54 m · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard

    911 ft · 17 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    89 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1736 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.5 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard

    996 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 119 West: Longmont

    88 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 119

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  15. 15

    Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    69 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kimbark Street

    1084 ft · 55 sec · Kimbark Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    57 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Longmont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.49 mi · 30%
Highway 119
3.14 mi · 21%
East 3rd Avenue
1.92 mi · 13%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 11%
Colorado Boulevard
0.76 mi · 5%
I 25 North
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

4.49 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 11m from Frederick
Leave By
7:44 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Longmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Longmont?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Frederick and 7.5 miles from Longmont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Longmont.

Stop Ideas Near Firestone

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Firestone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

15 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

41 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 9.89 mi (15.92 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States

Population11,515
Coordinates40.0991500, -104.9372000
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Longmont

#2 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.937201, 40.099108)
End: (-105.101861, 40.16721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.16 $4.33
Premium $4.39 $2.33 $4.65
Diesel $4.74 $2.51 $5.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Longmont. The current time is 23:54:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.