How far is Lochbuie, CO from Longmont, CO?
The driving distance from Lochbuie, CO to Longmont, CO is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lochbuie and Longmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lochbuie and Longmont.
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Start on County Road 37
2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37
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At the end of the road, turn right onto I-76 Frontage Road
563 ft · 15 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 2
11 m · 1 sec · County Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 2
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2
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Turn slight right onto Baseline Road;County Road 2
1 km · 1 min · Baseline Road;County Road 2
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Continue on County Road 2
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 2
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Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
2.1 mi · 4 min · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Continue on Baseline Road
2485 ft · 59 sec · Baseline Road
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Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
1348 ft · 29 sec · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Turn left onto CanAm Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 7
1306 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bridge Street
37 m · 2 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
2254 ft · 54 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East 160th Avenue
8.2 mi · 11 min · East 160th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
2141 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10.5 mi · 10 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 Lochbuie 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10.5 mi · 00h 11m
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 Rain Showers leaving Lochbuie 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 Lochbuie to Longmont?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Lochbuie and 14.4 miles from Longmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.80 one way or $9.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lochbuie and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longmont.
Stop Ideas Near Erie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.
Longmont, Colorado
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Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lochbuie and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.34 km).
#1 Lochbuie
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
| Population | 7,885 |
| Coordinates | 40.0072100, -104.7160800 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
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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