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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.21 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.2 mi
37.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.2 mi
Kilometers
37.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.21 mi
Kilometers
50.23 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longmont
Wed, Sep 23, 9:56 AM MDT
Return by in Lochbuie
Wed, Sep 23, 10:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lochbuie
2026-09-23T09:11
Arrive Longmont
Wed, Sep 23, 9:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Lochbuie
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Longmont
14.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 37

    2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto I-76 Frontage Road

    563 ft · 15 sec · I-76 Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 2

    11 m · 1 sec · County Road 2

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 2

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Baseline Road;County Road 2

    1 km · 1 min · Baseline Road;County Road 2

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 2

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 2

  7. 7

    Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2

  8. 8

    Continue on Baseline Road

    2485 ft · 59 sec · Baseline Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2

    1348 ft · 29 sec · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2

  10. 10

    Turn left onto CanAm Highway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · CanAm Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 7

    1306 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bridge Street

    37 m · 2 sec · West Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street

    2254 ft · 54 sec · West Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 160th Avenue

    8.2 mi · 11 min · East 160th Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    2141 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

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

    996 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 119 West: Longmont

    88 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 119

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  20. 20

    Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    69 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Kimbark Street

    1084 ft · 55 sec · Kimbark Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    57 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lochbuie 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10.5 mi · 34%
East 160th Avenue
8.18 mi · 26%
County Road 2
3.57 mi · 11%
Highway 119
3.14 mi · 10%
East 3rd Avenue
1.92 mi · 6%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 22m from Lochbuie
Leave By
7:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lochbuie and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.34 km).

Lochbuie

#1 Lochbuie

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

Population7,885
Coordinates40.0072100, -104.7160800
Altitude1530
CountryUnited States
Longmont

#2 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: Frances Steele Boulevard (-104.71614, 40.00721)
End: (-105.101861, 40.16721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.80
Round trip
$9.60
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lochbuie and Longmont. The current time is 09:11:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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