How far is Longmont, CO from Parker, CO?
The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Parker, CO is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 01h 05m.
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.
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Parker.
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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
11.4 mi · 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
1153 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on E-470
40.1 mi · 40 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 83: Town of Parker
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 83 South: Parker Road
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Parker Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Parker Road
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Turn left onto East Mainstreet
1132 ft · 50 sec · East Mainstreet
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Turn left onto South Pikes Peak Drive
30 m · 4 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont and Parker.
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.
E-470
Continue on E-470
40.1 mi · 00h 40m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Longmont and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Parker?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Longmont and 31.7 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Longmont and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parker.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Westminster City Clerk
Town Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Parker. Straight-line distance: 48.32 mi (77.76 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 Parker
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 58,673 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186000, -104.7613600 |
| Altitude | 1789 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pikes Peak Drive (-104.761393, 39.518605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
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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