How far is Longmont, CO from Johnstown, CO?
The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Johnstown, CO is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Johnstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Johnstown.
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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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Turn left onto I 25 North
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.5 mi · 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 60 East: Johnstown, Milliken
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West South 1st Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · West South 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Estes Avenue
793 ft · 35 sec · South Estes Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Estes Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont and Johnstown.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.5 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Longmont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Johnstown?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Longmont and 11.4 miles from Johnstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Longmont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnstown.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.
Longmont, Colorado
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Johnstown. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.81 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 Johnstown
Municipality in Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,923 |
| Coordinates | 40.3369300, -104.9122000 |
| Altitude | 1479 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnstown (-104.9122, 40.33693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
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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