How far is Longmont, CO from Estes Park, CO?
The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Estes Park, CO is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Estes Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Estes Park.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
53 m · 12 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2400 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Hover Street
2 mi · 4 min · Hover Street
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Turn left onto Ute Highway
7.4 mi · 12 min · Ute Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2514 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on North Saint Vrain Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Continue on East Highway 36
12 mi · 20 min · East Highway 36
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Continue on North Saint Vrain Avenue
2754 ft · 51 sec · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Saint Vrain Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Saint Vrain Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Saint Vrain Avenue
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Turn left onto East Elkhorn Avenue
1385 ft · 54 sec · East Elkhorn Avenue
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Turn right onto Virginia Drive
67 m · 7 sec · Virginia Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont and Estes Park.
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.
East Highway 36
Continue on East Highway 36
12 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Longmont and Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Estes Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Estes Park?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Lyons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Longmont and 16.3 miles from Estes Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Longmont and Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Estes Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lyons
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 Lyons.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Estes Park. Straight-line distance: 26.46 mi (42.58 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 Estes Park
Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,553 |
| Coordinates | 40.3772100, -105.5216700 |
| Altitude | 2300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estes Park (-105.52167, 40.37721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.33 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
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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