How far is Longmont, CO from Mead, WA?
The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Mead, WA is about 1071.7 miles (1724.8 km), with a travel time of about 17h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 802.7 miles (1291.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 17h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Montana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Mead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Mead.
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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
358.8 mi · 5 hr 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan
160.1 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
302.9 mi · 5 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Millwood
1239 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North Mullan Road
144 m · 12 sec · North Mullan Road
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Continue on North Argonne Road
6 mi · 12 min · North Argonne Road
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Continue on North Bruce Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Bruce Road
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Turn left onto East Peone Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Peone Road
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Continue on East Peone Foothills Road
952 ft · 26 sec · East Peone Foothills Road
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Turn right onto North Market Street
105 m · 10 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont and Mead.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
359 mi · 05h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain Likely leaving Longmont and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Mead?
The road trip is about 1071.7 miles (1724.8 km) and usually takes 17h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Billings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 535.3 miles from Longmont and 536.4 miles from Mead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 802.7 miles (1291.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 269 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $163.57 one way or $327.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 336.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Longmont and Mead, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Longmont and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mead.
Stop Ideas Near Billings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Billings.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Mead. Straight-line distance: 802.67 mi (1291.78 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 Mead
Located immediately north of the city of Spokane at an elevation of 1,906 feet, this Spokane County community serves as a transition zone between suburban residential areas and rural farmland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7673900, -117.3549400 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mead (-117.35494, 47.76739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1725 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 22m |
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 | $4.33 | $163.57 | $327.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $178.47 | $356.95 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $191.48 | $382.97 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $246.47 | $492.95 |
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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