Longmont, CO Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Longmont, CO is a local road trip base with 12 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 93 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.

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Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

361.7 mi

Durango, CO

Quickest Drive

25m

Loveland, 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 276.4 mi · 4h 23m Greeley, CO to Longmont, CO 39.5 mi · 54m Windsor, CO to Longmont, CO 33.9 mi · 43m

Continue From Longmont, CO

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

Longmont, CO to Durango, CO 361.4 mi · 8h 15m 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

Trips from Longmont, CO

Longmont, CO to Durango, CO

361.4 mi 8h 15m

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 Lochbuie, CO

33.8 mi 48m

Longmont, CO to Loveland, CO

17.3 mi 25m

Driving from Longmont, CO

Expect an average of 93 miles and about 2h 8m 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 361 miles (8h 15m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Longmont, CO most often head toward Durango, CO (361.4 mi, 8h 15m), Highlands Ranch, CO (52 mi, 1h 12m), Ken Caryl, CO (49.7 mi, 1h 9m), Littleton, CO (46.5 mi, 59m), and Lochbuie, CO (33.8 mi, 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 93-mile drive from Longmont, CO, expect to burn about 3.7 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 6 mapped routes leaving Longmont, CO and 6 routes heading into Longmont, CO, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 361 miles.

The longest mapped route from Longmont, CO covers 361 miles and takes approximately 8h 15m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Longmont, CO runs about 93 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

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