How far is Longmont, CO from Firestone, CO?
The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Firestone, CO is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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.
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.
Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Firestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Firestone.
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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
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119
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Continue on Firestone Boulevard
605 ft · 15 sec · Firestone Boulevard
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Turn right onto East I-25 Frontage Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East I-25 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Godding Hollow Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Godding Hollow Parkway
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Continue on West Grant Avenue
777 ft · 23 sec · West Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1675 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Granville Avenue
734 ft · 32 sec · Granville Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Granville Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont and Firestone.
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.
Highway 119
Continue on Highway 119
3.13 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.
Sunny leaving Longmont and Mostly Sunny near Firestone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Firestone?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 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?
Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Longmont and 6.3 miles from Firestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Longmont and Mostly Sunny near Firestone.
Stop Ideas Near Frederick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Town of Frederick
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederick.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Firestone. Straight-line distance: 9.51 mi (15.31 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 Firestone
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 15,298 |
| Coordinates | 40.1124800, -104.9366400 |
| Altitude | 1515 |
| Country | United States |
End: Firestone (-104.93664, 40.11248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
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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