How far is Wellington, CO from Longmont, CO?
The driving distance from Wellington, CO to Longmont, CO is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 eighth most populous city in Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and Longmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and Longmont.
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Start on Cleveland Avenue
2777 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.1 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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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 Wellington 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.1 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wellington 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 Wellington to Longmont?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Wellington and 22.6 miles from Longmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wellington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longmont.
Stop Ideas Near Loveland
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 Loveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 37.4 mi (60.19 km).
#1 Wellington
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 9,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.7038700, -105.0085900 |
| Altitude | 1586 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.37 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
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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