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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.71 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.51 mi
15.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.51 mi
Kilometers
15.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.71 mi
Kilometers
20.45 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Firestone
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Firestone
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Longmont
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Frederick
CO

Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Longmont
6.3 mi
00h 10m
To Firestone
6.3 mi
00h 10m

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
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 22 mph SSW

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.

  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

    Continue on Firestone Boulevard

    605 ft · 15 sec · Firestone Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East I-25 Frontage Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East I-25 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Godding Hollow Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Godding Hollow Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Grant Avenue

    777 ft · 23 sec · West Grant Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1675 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Granville Avenue

    734 ft · 32 sec · Granville Avenue

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 119
3.13 mi · 25%
East I-25 Frontage Road
3.06 mi · 24%
Godding Hollow Parkway
1.98 mi · 16%
3rd Avenue
1.78 mi · 14%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 13%
1st Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederick
00h 10m from Longmont
Leave By
7:48 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Frederick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5 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 5 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

16 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

39 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Firestone. Straight-line distance: 9.51 mi (15.31 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

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

#2 Firestone

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

Population15,298
Coordinates40.1124800, -104.9366400
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Firestone (-104.93664, 40.11248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.33
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Longmont and Firestone. The current time is 23:45:21.

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.