How far is Milliken, CO from Longmont, CO?

The driving distance from Milliken, CO to Longmont, CO is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.63 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.17 mi
27.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.17 mi
Kilometers
27.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.63 mi
Kilometers
41.25 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longmont
Wed, Sep 23, 8:11 AM MDT
Return by in Milliken
Wed, Sep 23, 8:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milliken
2026-09-23T07:36
Arrive Longmont
Wed, Sep 23, 8:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milliken
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Milliken
12.8 mi
00h 17m
To Longmont
12.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    52 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Grace Avenue

    46 m · 14 sec · South Grace Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    11.5 mi · 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West

    1528 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  9. 9

    Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    69 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kimbark Street

    1084 ft · 55 sec · Kimbark Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    57 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.5 mi · 45%
Broad Street
6.94 mi · 27%
Highway 119
3.03 mi · 12%
East 3rd Avenue
1.92 mi · 7%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 6%
CO 119 West
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

11.5 mi · 00h 11m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 17m from Milliken
Leave By
7:20 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Milliken and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Milliken and 12.9 miles from Longmont.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Milliken and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longmont.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milliken and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 17.17 mi (27.63 km).

Milliken

#1 Milliken

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population8,688
Coordinates40.3294300, -104.8552500
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Longmont

#2 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.855088, 40.329426)
End: (-105.101861, 40.16721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.75
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.88 $7.75
Mid-grade $4.70 $4.23 $8.45
Premium $5.02 $4.52 $9.04
Diesel $6.13 $5.52 $11.04

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Milliken and Longmont. The current time is 07:36:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.