Longmont, CO Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Longmont, CO is a local road trip base with 24 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 45 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Longmont, CO head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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Trip Routes

24

Longest Drive

361.7 mi

Durango, CO

Quickest Drive

19m

Erie, CO

Plan Around Longmont, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Longmont, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Durango, CO to Longmont, CO 361.7 mi · 8h 16m Grand Junction, CO to Longmont, CO 268.1 mi · 5h 15m Sterling, CO to Longmont, CO 125 mi · 2h 24m The Pinery, CO to Longmont, CO 68.6 mi · 1h 19m

Continue From Longmont, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Longmont, CO to Cañon City, CO 151.1 mi · 3h 7m Longmont, CO to Castle Pines, CO 61.5 mi · 1h 18m Longmont, CO to Highlands Ranch, CO 52 mi · 1h 12m Longmont, CO to Ken Caryl, CO 49.7 mi · 1h 9m

Trips from Longmont, CO

Longmont, CO to Cañon City, CO

151.1 mi 3h 7m

Longmont, CO to Castle Pines, CO

61.5 mi 1h 18m

Longmont, CO to Highlands Ranch, CO

52 mi 1h 12m

Longmont, CO to Ken Caryl, CO

49.7 mi 1h 9m

Longmont, CO to Littleton, CO

46.5 mi 59m

Longmont, CO to Coal Creek, CO

37.4 mi 1h 6m

Longmont, CO to Denver, CO

36.6 mi 49m

Longmont, CO to Lochbuie, CO

33.8 mi 48m

Longmont, CO to Thornton, CO

28.4 mi 36m

Longmont, CO to Arvada, CO

26.6 mi 42m

Longmont, CO to Milliken, CO

25.7 mi 35m

Longmont, CO to Broomfield, CO

17.7 mi 26m

Longmont, CO to Loveland, CO

17.2 mi 26m

Driving from Longmont, CO

Expect an average of 45 miles and about 1h 1m behind the wheel when leaving Longmont, CO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 151 miles (3h 7m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Longmont, CO most often head toward Cañon City, CO (151.1 mi, 3h 7m), Castle Pines, CO (61.5 mi, 1h 18m), Highlands Ranch, CO (52 mi, 1h 12m), Ken Caryl, CO (49.7 mi, 1h 9m), and Littleton, CO (46.5 mi, 59m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 45-mile drive from Longmont, CO, expect to burn about 1.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Longmont, CO and 11 routes heading into Longmont, CO, covering 24 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 151 miles.

The longest mapped route from Longmont, CO covers 151 miles and takes approximately 3h 7m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Longmont, CO runs about 45 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Longmont, CO include Cañon City, CO, Castle Pines, CO, Highlands Ranch, CO and Ken Caryl, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.