How far is Montrose, CO from Longmont, CO?
The driving distance from Montrose, CO to Longmont, CO is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montrose and Longmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose and Longmont.
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Start on South 1st Street
51 m · 13 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Cascade Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · South Cascade Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
127 m · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Townsend Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Townsend Avenue
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Confluence Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Confluence Drive
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1105 ft · 27 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.2 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G50 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Continue on 32 Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
233.3 mi · 4 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1606 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
4.6 mi · 8 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 36 West: Boulder
1765 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West
876 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 km · 52 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
1951 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
1257 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1106 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
109 m · 20 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Kimbark Street
52 m · 9 sec · Kimbark Street
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Turn right
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 Montrose and Longmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
233 mi · 04h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montrose and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Longmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montrose to Longmont?
The road trip is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km) and usually takes 05h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Montrose and 138.1 miles from Longmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.98 one way or $77.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montrose and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Longmont.
Stop Ideas Near Gypsum
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 Gypsum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 188.67 mi (303.64 km).
#1 Montrose
Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland
| Population | 19,902 |
| Coordinates | 38.4783200, -107.8761700 |
| Altitude | 1770 |
| 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: (-105.101861, 40.16721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $38.98 | $77.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $43.05 | $86.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $46.28 | $92.56 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $49.93 | $99.86 |
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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