How far is Longmont, CO from Edwards, CO?
The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Edwards, CO is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Edwards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Edwards.
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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
2797 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver
1737 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 km · 53 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95 South: Sheridan Boulevard
1708 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
1712 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
106.1 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Edwards
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Edwards Access Road
76 m · 5 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
96 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Edwards Access Road
32 m · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
92 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Edwards Access Road
23 m · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
1949 ft · 41 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Turn right
64 m · 16 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 Edwards.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
106 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Longmont and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edwards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Edwards?
The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Longmont and 67.7 miles from Edwards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.64 one way or $35.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Longmont and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edwards.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Empire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Edwards. Straight-line distance: 86.93 mi (139.9 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 Edwards
Location in Colorado, USA
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.6449900, -106.5942000 |
| Altitude | 2201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edwards (-106.5942, 39.64499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.95 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
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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