How far is Mead, WA from Longmont, CO?
The driving distance from Mead, WA to Longmont, CO is about 1071.4 miles (1724.3 km), with a travel time of about 17h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 802.7 miles (1291.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 17h 55m.
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mead and Longmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mead and Longmont.
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Start on North Market Street
105 m · 16 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Peone Foothills Road
952 ft · 23 sec · East Peone Foothills Road
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Continue on East Peone Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Peone Road
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Turn right onto North Bruce Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Bruce Road
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Continue on North Argonne Road
6.2 mi · 12 min · North Argonne Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1731 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
305.4 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan
108.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Continue straight
47.8 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
359.4 mi · 5 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West
1528 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 119
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119
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Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
69 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Kimbark Street
1084 ft · 55 sec · Kimbark Street
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Turn left
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mead and Longmont.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
359 mi · 05h 51m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Mead and Light Rain Likely near Longmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mead to Longmont?
The road trip is about 1071.4 miles (1724.3 km) and usually takes 17h 55m 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 532 miles from Mead and 539.4 miles from Longmont.
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 268.7 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 PDT. 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 $205.50 one way or $410.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 336 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mead and Longmont, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Mead and Light Rain Likely near Longmont.
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 Mead and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 802.67 mi (1291.78 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Longmont
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 98,445 |
| Coordinates | 40.1672100, -105.1019300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1724 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 25m |
| 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 | $5.44 | $205.50 | $410.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $216.24 | $432.47 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $225.99 | $451.98 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $275.71 | $551.42 |
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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