Origin
Aurora, CO
Afternoon in Aurora on Monday
Local time
1:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, CO to Longmont, CO
Drive Time
53m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, CO
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Longmont, CO
Pramish Khatri
Trip Overview
The drive from Aurora, CO to Longmont, CO covers 49.6 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Toledo Street, East 10th Avenue, North Potomac Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.8 miles from Aurora, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 49.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Toledo Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Aurora, CO to Longmont, CO is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aurora, CO to Longmont, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 10th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Potomac Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Fitzsimons Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 17th Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 225 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Toledo Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, CO and Longmont, CO.
1
Start on North Vaughn Street
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Vaughn Street
2
Turn right onto Toledo Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Toledo Street
3
Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue
256 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 10th Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Potomac Street
5
Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Fitzsimons Parkway
6
Turn right onto East 17th Place
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 17th Place
7
Take the ramp left toward I 225 North
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 225 North
8
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Denver
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 70 West: Denver
11
Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 25 North: Fort Collins
14
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Valley Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
16
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
17
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
19
Keep slight left to continue on CO 119 West: Longmont
289 ft
·
8 sec
·
CO 119 West: Longmont
20
Turn left onto Highway 119
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 119
21
Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
22
Take the exit slight right
226 ft
·
7 sec
23
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Avenue
24
Turn right onto Kimbark Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kimbark Street
25
Turn left
187 ft
·
16 sec
26
Turn right
108 ft
·
8 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.8 miles from Aurora, CO, or about 26m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49.6 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.8 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Longmont, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aurora, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aurora, CO
This is one driving day of about 49.6 miles and 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aurora, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Aurora, CO · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Aurora, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Longmont, CO
The final approach into Longmont, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Longmont, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.52 one way
$15.03 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| premium | $4.43 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Longmont on Monday
Local time
1:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
27 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
53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aurora, CO to Longmont, CO covers 49.6 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Toledo Street, East 10th Avenue, North Potomac Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Aurora, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Aurora, CO to Longmont, CO is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aurora, CO to Longmont, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aurora, CO to Longmont, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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