How far is Longmont, CO from Dacono, CO?
The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Dacono, CO is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Dacono.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Dacono.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1025 ft · 47 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Collyer Street
1255 ft · 42 sec · Collyer Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 119
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119
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Take the exit right toward I 25 South
2690 ft · 1 min · West I 25 Frontage Road
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton
1710 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight
83 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
101 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Colorado Boulevard
150 m · 15 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn left onto 6th Street
635 ft · 30 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Ash Street
537 ft · 29 sec · Ash Street
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Turn left
36 m · 9 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 Dacono.
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
4.21 mi · 00h 04m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longmont and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dacono.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Dacono?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 7.1 miles from Longmont and 7.2 miles from Dacono.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longmont and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dacono.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Town of Frederick
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Dacono. Straight-line distance: 10.31 mi (16.59 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 Dacono
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,572 |
| Coordinates | 40.0847100, -104.9394200 |
| Altitude | 1533 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dacono (-104.93942, 40.08471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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