How far is Longmont, CO from Glendale, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Glendale, CO is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.05 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.16 mi
53.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.05 mi
Kilometers
64.46 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Wed, Oct 14, 4:18 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Wed, Oct 14, 5:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-10-14T03:23
Arrive Glendale
Wed, Oct 14, 4:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Lafayette
CO

City in Colorado

From Longmont
20 mi
00h 27m
To Glendale
20 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon

    3003 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 South: Vasquez Boulevard

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    781 ft · 12 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Colorado Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 12 min · North Colorado Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Leetsdale Drive

    2855 ft · 1 min · South Leetsdale Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Cherry Street

    1724 ft · 44 sec · South Cherry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Exposition Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Exposition Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Exposition Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.9 mi · 37%
North Valley Highway
10.2 mi · 26%
North Colorado Boulevard
5.7 mi · 14%
Highway 119
3.02 mi · 8%
3rd Avenue
1.78 mi · 4%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 12m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 27m from Longmont
Leave By
4:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Longmont and Rain Showers near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Longmont and 20 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Longmont and Rain Showers near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

18 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

20 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

28 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 33.16 mi (53.36 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

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

#2 Glendale

City in Colorado

Population5,102
Coordinates39.7049900, -104.9335900
Altitude1631
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Glendale (-104.93359, 39.70499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.95
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.97 $11.95
Mid-grade $4.63 $6.52 $13.04
Premium $4.97 $7.00 $14.01
Diesel $6.31 $8.90 $17.79

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Longmont and Glendale. The current time is 03:23:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.