Drive or Fly: Longmont, CO to Fort Morgan, CO?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BJC–DEN. At 79 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 39m

Distance

79.8 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

32 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 55m

8m in the air

Air Distance

69 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Longmont, CO → BJC 27m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DEN → Fort Morgan, CO 80m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Longmont, CO BJC — Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

Fort Morgan, CO DEN — Denver International Airport 54 mi, ~80m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BJC and DEN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 52m

1h 18m on rail

Total Cost

$14

CO2

4 kg

Route

California Zephyr

Door-to-Door Timeline

Longmont, CO → Denver 44m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 78m

Arrival 10m

Fort Morgan Amtrak Station → Fort Morgan, CO 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Denver 29 mi, ~44m drive

To Fort Morgan Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 39m	3h 55m	2h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$14
Carbon footprint	32 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

79.8 mi 1h 38m

via I 76, CO 52, I 25

Alternative (+5 min)

95.8 mi 1h 44m

via I 76, I 25, E470

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Longmont, CO to Fort Morgan, CO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.