How far is Longmont, CO from Sherrelwood, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Sherrelwood, CO is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.94 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.38 mi
37.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.38 mi
Kilometers
37.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherrelwood
Tue, May 26, 1:45 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Tue, May 26, 2:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-05-26T01:07
Arrive Sherrelwood
Tue, May 26, 1:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Longmont
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Dacono
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Longmont
15 mi
00h 19m
To Sherrelwood
15 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 21 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue

    873 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 84th Avenue

    2986 ft · 1 min · West 84th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Greenwood Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Greenwood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elder Street

    134 m · 19 sec · Elder Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elder Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.9 mi · 40%
North Valley Highway
8.97 mi · 30%
Highway 119
3.02 mi · 10%
3rd Avenue
1.78 mi · 6%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 5%
Greenwood Boulevard
0.88 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dacono
00h 19m from Longmont
Leave By
7:14 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longmont and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrelwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Longmont and 15 miles from Sherrelwood.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longmont and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrelwood.

Stop Ideas Near Dacono

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 Dacono and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 14.5 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 9.7 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 6.9 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 9.5 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 Dacono.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

17 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

29 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Sherrelwood. Straight-line distance: 23.38 mi (37.62 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

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

#2 Sherrelwood

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

Population18,287
Coordinates39.8377600, -105.0013700
Altitude1613
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Sherrelwood (-105.00137, 39.83776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.33 $8.66
Premium $4.39 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $4.74 $5.02 $10.04

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Longmont and Sherrelwood. The current time is 01:07:02.

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.