How far is Longmont, CO from Alamosa, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Alamosa, CO is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
269.38 mi
05h 06m
Flight
190.93 mi
307.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.93 mi
Kilometers
307.27 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.38 mi
Kilometers
433.53 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamosa
Sat, Apr 18, 3:49 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-04-17T22:42
Arrive Alamosa
Sat, Apr 18, 3:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longmont
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pueblo West
CO

Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado

From Longmont
134.7 mi
02h 33m
To Alamosa
134.7 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Friday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 35 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1025 ft · 47 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Collyer Street

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Collyer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 25 South

    2690 ft · 1 min · West I 25 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    11.9 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    2320 ft · 1 min · Fourth Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ross Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · Ross Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
79.5 mi · 30%
West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 27%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
53.4 mi · 20%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.9 mi · 4%
North Freeway
9.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 7th Street

Turn right onto West 7th Street

71.4 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.5 mi
190.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pueblo West
02h 33m from Longmont
Leave By
6:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Longmont and Sunny near Alamosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pueblo West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Longmont and 134.7 miles from Alamosa.

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

The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.13 one way or $70.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Longmont and Sunny near Alamosa.

Stop Ideas Near Pueblo West

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pueblo West, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pueblo West.

BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

10 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

54 mi away
120 South Weber Street
RAIL

La Junta

111 mi away
1 West First St.
BUS

Salida, CO

112 mi away
54 Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Alamosa. Straight-line distance: 190.93 mi (307.27 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Alamosa

#2 Alamosa

City in Colorado, USA

Population9,367
Coordinates37.4694500, -105.8700200
Altitude2299
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Alamosa (-105.87002, 37.46945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.98 L · about $35.13
Round trip
$70.26
19 gal · 71.96 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $35.13 $70.26
Mid-grade $4.08 $38.80 $77.60
Premium $4.39 $41.71 $83.43
Diesel $4.74 $45.00 $90.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Longmont and Alamosa. The current time is 22:42:39.

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.