Origin
Longmont, CO
Late night in Longmont on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Longmont, CO to Lochbuie, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Longmont, CO
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Lochbuie, CO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 33.8-mile drive from Longmont, CO, to Lochbuie, CO, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 48 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, indicated by the 0% highway share, making it a turn-heavy local experience rather than an interstate cruise. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this short trip is budget-friendly. Since there are no designated stops and the longest stretch isn't specified, this route offers flexibility for spontaneous detours or a quick journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, so expect familiar Colorado landscapes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| CO 7 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Highway 119 | 3 mi | 3m |
| East 168th Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Baseline Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Ken Pratt Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| CanAm Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont, CO and Lochbuie, CO.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn right onto Collyer Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Collyer Street
4
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Avenue
5
Turn left onto CO 119
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CO 119
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 119
7
Take the exit onto West I 25 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West I 25 Frontage Road
Toward I 25 South
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 25
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 229
Toward CO 7: Lafayette, Brighton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto CO 7
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
CO 7
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto CO 7
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bridge Street
12
Continue on CO 7
251 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Bridge Street
13
Enter roundabout
261 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 85 north
14
Continue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 85 north
15
Merge onto US 85
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
CanAm Highway
16
Turn right onto East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
17
Continue on Baseline Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Baseline Road
18
Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
19
Continue on Baseline Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Baseline Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on East 168th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 168th Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto I-76 Frontage Road
214 ft
·
4 sec
·
I-76 Frontage Road
22
Continue on I-76 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I-76 Frontage Road
23
Turn left onto County Road 37
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
County Road 37
24
Arrive at destination
County Road 37
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Longmont, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.8 — 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
|
5th Avenue
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Collyer Street
Turn right onto Collyer Street
Navigation decision point
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West I 25 Frontage Road
Take the exit onto West I 25 Frontage Road toward I 25 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 25 South
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward CO 7: Lafayette, Brighton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 229
Toward CO 7: Lafayette, Brighton
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Enter roundabout toward US 85 north
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 85 north
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.09 one way
$10.19 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Lochbuie, CO
Late night in Lochbuie on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
33 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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?
Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns as you navigate through local streets, covering 33.8 miles in about 48 minutes. With a 0% highway share, this route is entirely on local roads, meaning you won't encounter high-speed highway cruising. The profile of a 'turn-heavy local drive' suggests a steady pace with consistent adjustments. There's no longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, implying a continuous series of intersections and road changes. This drive emphasizes local navigation over long, sweeping vistas.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Collyer Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (West I 25 Frontage Road): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Longmont, CO to Lochbuie, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Brighton along the way.
Brighton
17.5 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lochbuie, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Collyer Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (West I 25 Frontage Road): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lochbuie, 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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