Origin
Northglenn, CO
Late night in Northglenn on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northglenn, 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
31m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northglenn, CO
Brad Bean
Longmont, CO
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Trip Overview
Northglenn to Longmont is 26.2 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, North Valley Highway, and Highway 119, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Colorado's Mountain West region, primarily utilizing surface roads for a straightforward connection between two Front Range communities. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple transfer without requiring an overnight stay. Plan for a relaxed drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 12.2 mi | 12m |
| North Valley Highway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Highway 119 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East 3rd Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Ken Pratt Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Kimbark Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 104th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 104th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 12.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northglenn, CO and Longmont, CO.
1
Start on East 104th Avenue
335 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 104th Avenue
2
Continue on West 104th Avenue
515 ft
·
27 sec
·
West 104th Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 25 North
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Valley Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on I 25
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 240
Toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
290 ft
·
7 sec
Toward CO 119 West: Longmont
9
Turn left onto CO 119
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 119
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on CO 119
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
11
Take the exit
226 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Kimbark Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kimbark Street
14
Turn left
186 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn right
109 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 104th Avenue
Continue onto West 104th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left toward I 25 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 25 North
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 25 / North Valley Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240
Toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CO 119 West: Longmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CO 119 West: Longmont
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.90 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Longmont, CO
Late night in Longmont on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 on surface roads, with only about 12% of the route on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway before transitioning to North Valley Highway and Highway 119. Expect to encounter numerous intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through developed areas. The majority of your travel will be at lower speeds on city streets and local roads.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 104th Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 104th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 31m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 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 Longmont, 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: at 0.1 miles (West 104th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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