Origin
Erie, CO
Late night in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, CO to Longmont, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erie, CO
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Longmont, CO
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Trip Overview
Erie to Longmont is 11 miles and takes about 19 minutes via US 287, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within Colorado and the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive. Given its short distance, it's an easy addition to another trip or a quick shuttle. You'll find this route mostly on well-maintained highways, making it a practical choice for getting between these two communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 287 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Jasper Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Jay Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cheesman Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Holbrook Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kimbark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wells Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, CO and Longmont, CO.
1
Start on Wells Street
63 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wells Street
2
Turn right onto Holbrook Street
466 ft
·
25 sec
·
Holbrook Street
3
Turn left onto Cheesman Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cheesman Street
4
Continue on Jay Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jay Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Jasper Road
153 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jasper Road
6
Continue on Jasper Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jasper Road
7
Turn right onto US 287
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 287
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
357 ft
·
19 sec
·
5th Avenue
9
Turn right onto Kimbark Street
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kimbark Street
10
Turn right
186 ft
·
15 sec
11
Turn right
109 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Holbrook Street
Turn right onto Holbrook Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cheesman Street
Turn left onto Cheesman Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 287
Turn right onto US 287
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Longmont, CO
Late night in Longmont on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the 11 miles on major roads like US 287. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.8 miles on US 287, allowing for consistent momentum. The route primarily follows established highway corridors, so expect efficient travel without significant deviations onto slower local roads. The character is that of a practical, direct connection rather than a winding scenic byway.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on US 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and Jasper Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holbrook Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holbrook Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Cheesman Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 287): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Longmont, CO
Full guide →Longmont is a city of about 100,000 in North Central Colorado. The city lies in Boulder and Weld counties 30 miles (48 km) north-northwest of the Denver.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on US 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holbrook Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Cheesman Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 287): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Longmont, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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