How far is Longmont, CO from Evans, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Evans, CO is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.5 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.99 mi
41.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.99 mi
Kilometers
41.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.5 mi
Kilometers
52.3 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-04-22T20:09
Arrive Evans
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longmont
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Platteville
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Longmont
16.2 mi
00h 25m
To Evans
16.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 25 North

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.4 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 66: Lyons, Longmont

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    8.4 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto CanAm Highway

    11.8 mi · 19 min · CanAm Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on CanAm Highway

    2967 ft · 53 sec · CanAm Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 85

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 85

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 39th Street

    71 m · 12 sec · 39th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto State Street

    835 ft · 37 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CanAm Highway
12.4 mi · 38%
Highway 119
3.13 mi · 10%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.41 mi · 7%
3rd Avenue
1.78 mi · 5%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 5%
South 2nd Street
0.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CanAm Highway

Turn left onto CanAm Highway

11.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Platteville
00h 25m from Longmont
Leave By
4:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Longmont and Mostly Sunny near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Platteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Longmont and 16.3 miles from Evans.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Longmont and Mostly Sunny near Evans.

Stop Ideas Near Platteville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Platteville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Platteville.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

24 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

43 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

46 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

54 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Evans. Straight-line distance: 25.99 mi (41.83 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

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

#2 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Evans (-104.69219, 40.37637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
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.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.51
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.25 $8.51
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.70 $9.39
Premium $4.39 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $4.74 $5.45 $10.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Longmont and Evans. The current time is 20:09:15.

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.