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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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 mi · 4 min · Highway 119
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Take the exit right toward I 25 South
2690 ft · 1 min · West I 25 Frontage Road
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10.2 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 7: Lafayette, Brighton
1996 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Bridge Street
47 m · 3 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
77 m · 4 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 85 north
80 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 85 north
1329 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
1.1 km · 45 sec · CanAm Highway
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Turn right onto East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
1418 ft · 28 sec · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Continue on Baseline Road
2485 ft · 59 sec · Baseline Road
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Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
2.1 mi · 4 min · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Continue on Baseline Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Baseline Road
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Continue on East 168th Avenue
2651 ft · 50 sec · East 168th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I-76 Frontage Road
65 m · 4 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto I-76 Frontage Road
537 ft · 17 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto County Road 37
2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37
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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.
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
10.2 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Lochbuie. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.34 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 Lochbuie
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
| Population | 7,885 |
| Coordinates | 40.0072100, -104.7160800 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lochbuie (-104.71608, 40.00721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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