How far is Longmont, CO from Fruita, CO?
The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Fruita, CO is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Fruita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Fruita.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
17.3 mi · 25 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
2797 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver
1737 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 km · 53 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95 South: Sheridan Boulevard
1708 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 West
1712 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
250.2 mi · 4 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 340: Fruita, Colorado National Monument
1684 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
1030 ft · 18 sec · South Cherry Street
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Turn right onto West Aspen Avenue
540 ft · 21 sec · West Aspen Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Square
120 m · 10 sec · East Aspen Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto East Aspen Avenue
1182 ft · 1 min · East Aspen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Maple Street
2 m · 1 sec · South Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont and Fruita.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
250 mi · 04h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Longmont and Sunny near Fruita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Fruita?
The road trip is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Longmont and 139.9 miles from Fruita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.46 one way or $72.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Longmont and Sunny near Fruita.
Stop Ideas Near Edwards
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 Edwards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Fruita. Straight-line distance: 205.1 mi (330.07 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 Fruita
Home Rule Municipality located in the western part of Mesa County, Colorado
| Population | 14,295 |
| Coordinates | 39.1588700, -108.7289900 |
| Altitude | 1376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruita (-108.72899, 39.15887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $36.46 | $72.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $40.27 | $80.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $43.30 | $86.59 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $46.71 | $93.41 |
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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