How far is Longmont, CO from Lochbuie, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Lochbuie, CO is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
33.79 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.2 mi
37.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.2 mi
Kilometers
37.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.79 mi
Kilometers
54.38 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lochbuie
Wed, Sep 23, 10:49 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Wed, Sep 23, 11:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-09-23T10:01
Arrive Lochbuie
Wed, Sep 23, 10:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Longmont
16.9 mi
00h 24m
To Lochbuie
16.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 7: Lafayette, Brighton

    1996 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Bridge Street

    47 m · 3 sec · West Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street

    77 m · 4 sec · West Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 85 north

    80 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto US 85 north

    1329 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · CanAm Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 168th Avenue;County Road 2

    1418 ft · 28 sec · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2

  17. 17

    Continue on Baseline Road

    2485 ft · 59 sec · Baseline Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2

  19. 19

    Continue on Baseline Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Baseline Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East 168th Avenue

    2651 ft · 50 sec · East 168th Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I-76 Frontage Road

    65 m · 4 sec · I-76 Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto I-76 Frontage Road

    537 ft · 17 sec · I-76 Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road 37

    2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 37

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10.2 mi · 30%
Highway 119
3.02 mi · 9%
Baseline Road
2.68 mi · 8%
3rd Avenue
1.78 mi · 5%
East 168th Avenue
1.67 mi · 5%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 10m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 24m from Longmont
Leave By
4:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longmont and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lochbuie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Longmont and 16.9 miles from Lochbuie.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longmont and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lochbuie.

Stop Ideas Near Erie

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 Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.7 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 8.1 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 6.1 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 8.9 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 Erie.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Lochbuie. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.34 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

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

#2 Lochbuie

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

Population7,885
Coordinates40.0072100, -104.7160800
Altitude1530
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Lochbuie (-104.71608, 40.00721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.39
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $5.19 $10.39
Mid-grade $4.77 $5.67 $11.35
Premium $5.10 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.22 $7.40 $14.80

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Longmont and Lochbuie. The current time is 10:01:15.

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.