How far is Welby, CO from Longmont, CO?
The driving distance from Welby, CO to Longmont, CO is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Welby and Longmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welby and Longmont.
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Start on North York Street
22 m · 7 sec · North York Street
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Continue on North York Street
638 ft · 27 sec · North York Street
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Turn left onto East 78th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 78th Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 84th Avenue
1850 ft · 52 sec · East 84th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1214 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.2 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
996 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 119 West: Longmont
88 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 119
3.1 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 Welby and Longmont.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Welby and Sunny near Longmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Welby to Longmont?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 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?
Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Welby and 15.4 miles from Longmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 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 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Welby and Sunny near Longmont.
Stop Ideas Near Erie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Welby and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 24.06 mi (38.72 km).
#1 Welby
Census-designated place in Colorado
| Population | 14,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -104.9591500 |
| Altitude | 1565 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
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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