How far is Longmont, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Arvada, CO is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Arvada.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
17.3 mi · 25 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Wadsworth Parkway
4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Parkway
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Continue on Wadsworth Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on Wadsworth Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Wadsworth Bypass
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Turn right onto Ralston Road
3000 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 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 Longmont and Arvada.
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.
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
17.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Longmont and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Arvada?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Longmont and 23.4 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Longmont and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 25.19 mi (40.54 km).
#1 Longmont
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 98,445 |
| Coordinates | 40.1672100, -105.1019300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.70 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
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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