How far is Longmont, CO from Littleton, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Littleton, CO is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
46.52 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38.54 mi
62.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.54 mi
Kilometers
62.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.52 mi
Kilometers
74.86 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Littleton
Sun, May 31, 1:37 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Sun, May 31, 2:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-05-31T00:37
Arrive Littleton
Sun, May 31, 1:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Northglenn
CO

City in Colorado

From Longmont
23.3 mi
00h 29m
To Littleton
23.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 14 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Bowles Avenue

    91 m · 6 sec · West Bowles Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Alamo Avenue

    1094 ft · 29 sec · West Alamo Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Prince Street

    62 m · 12 sec · South Prince Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    47 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
19.6 mi · 42%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.9 mi · 26%
US 85
7.27 mi · 16%
Highway 119
3.02 mi · 6%
3rd Avenue
1.78 mi · 4%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northglenn
00h 29m from Longmont
Leave By
4:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Longmont and Sunny near Littleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Northglenn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Longmont and 23.2 miles from Littleton.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Longmont and Sunny near Littleton.

Stop Ideas Near Northglenn

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 Northglenn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 7 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 10 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 Northglenn.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

15 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

32 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

33 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Littleton. Straight-line distance: 38.54 mi (62.02 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

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

#2 Littleton

A city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population46,000
Coordinates39.6133200, -105.0166500
Altitude1631
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Littleton (-105.01665, 39.61332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.06
Round trip
$12.13
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.06 $12.13
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.70 $13.40
Premium $4.39 $7.20 $14.40
Diesel $4.74 $7.77 $15.54

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Longmont and Littleton. The current time is 00:37:22.

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.