How far is Sherrelwood, CO from Longmont, CO?

The driving distance from Sherrelwood, CO to Longmont, CO is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
30.22 mi
00h 37m
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
30.22 mi
Kilometers
48.63 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longmont
Tue, May 26, 12:45 AM MDT
Return by in Sherrelwood
Tue, May 26, 1:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherrelwood
2026-05-26T00:07
Arrive Longmont
Tue, May 26, 12:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
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 Sherrelwood
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
Lafayette
CO

City in Colorado

From Sherrelwood
13.1 mi
00h 18m
To Longmont
17.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 21 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elder Street

    109 m · 20 sec · Elder Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lipan Drive

    147 m · 24 sec · Lipan Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto El Paso Boulevard

    1542 ft · 51 sec · El Paso Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pecos Street

    1066 ft · 28 sec · Pecos Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 West

    1429 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    3268 ft · 43 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway

    1951 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1257 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1106 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    109 m · 20 sec · 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kimbark Street

    52 m · 9 sec · Kimbark Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    57 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherrelwood 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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CO 121
17.7 mi · 59%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
7.24 mi · 24%
El Paso Boulevard
0.29 mi · 1%
US 36 West
0.27 mi · 1%
Pecos Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Lipan Drive
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

CO 121

Continue straight

11.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 18m from Sherrelwood
Leave By
7:14 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherrelwood and Partly Sunny then 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 Sherrelwood to Longmont?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Sherrelwood and 17.1 miles from Longmont.

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 6.8 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 $3.96 one way or $7.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 10.8 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 4.5 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 0.6 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 14.8 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 Lafayette.

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

18 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

20 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

28 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

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

Sherrelwood

#1 Sherrelwood

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

Population18,287
Coordinates39.8377600, -105.0013700
Altitude1613
CountryUnited States
Longmont

#2 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: Elder Street (-105.001199, 39.837525)
End: (-105.101861, 40.16721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
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
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.91
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.96 $7.91
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.39 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $4.74 $5.07 $10.14

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 Sherrelwood and Longmont. The current time is 00:07:42.

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.