How far is Longmont, CO from Fort Morgan, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Fort Morgan, CO is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
79.78 mi
01h 38m
Flight
68.94 mi
110.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.94 mi
Kilometers
110.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.78 mi
Kilometers
128.4 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Sat, Apr 18, 4:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-04-18T01:32
Arrive Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Longmont
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To Fort Morgan
40 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Fort Morgan.

  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 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 25 South

    2690 ft · 1 min · West I 25 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton

    1710 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    83 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bison Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway

    1456 ft · 25 sec · East Bison Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bison Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway

    158 m · 17 sec · East Bison Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 East

    942 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    48.3 mi · 48 min · Heartland Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Fort Morgan, New Raymer

    1197 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Beaver Avenue

    113 m · 12 sec · East Beaver Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Street

    111 m · 10 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
48.3 mi · 60%
CO 52
18.4 mi · 23%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.21 mi · 5%
Highway 119
3.02 mi · 4%
3rd Avenue
1.78 mi · 2%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

48.3 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 49m from Longmont
Leave By
3:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Longmont and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Fort Morgan?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Longmont and 40 miles from Fort Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Longmont and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keenesburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Fort Morgan. Straight-line distance: 68.94 mi (110.95 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Fort Morgan

#2 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Fort Morgan (-103.79995, 40.25026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $10.43
Round trip
$20.86
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.43 $20.86
Mid-grade $4.08 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.39 $12.38 $24.77
Diesel $4.74 $13.36 $26.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Longmont and Fort Morgan. The current time is 01:32:05.

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.