Origin
Eagle, CO
Morning in Eagle on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle, CO to Longmont, CO
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
151.3 mi
243 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
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6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle, CO
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Longmont, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eagle, CO to Longmont, CO covers 151.3 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, US 287, Sheridan Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.2 miles on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.93 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.6 miles from Eagle, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 6m drive with frequent turns across 151.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 122.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
10,600 ft
4,980 ft
Total Climb
5,382 ft
Total Descent
7,004 ft
Highest Point
10,600 ft
~43.2 mi in
Elevation Range
5,620 ft
Notable High Points
10,600 ft at ~43.2 miles
+1,399 ft prominence
10,239 ft at ~64.8 miles
+483 ft prominence
7,646 ft at ~108.1 miles
+345 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 123 miles in near I 76 / Heartland Expressway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 151.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 123 miles (I 76 / Heartland Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
123 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
|
I 76 / Heartland Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76 / Heartland Expressway toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 269B
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
7
124.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
6
129.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Turn left toward US 36 West: Boulder
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 36 West: Boulder
6
130.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
133.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway | 122.2 mi | 2h 22m |
| US 287 | 17.3 mi | 25m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Heartland Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Eby Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CO 121 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
— 122.2 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle, CO and Longmont, CO.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Grand Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
Eby Creek Road
4
Continue on I 70 Business
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Eby Creek Road
5
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
Eby Creek Road
6
Continue on I 70 Business
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Eby Creek Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
8
Merge onto I 70
122 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Exit 269B
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1B
Toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CO 95
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 36 West: Boulder
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 36 West
14
Merge onto US 36
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto CO 121
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CO 121
19
Continue on US 287
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 287
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 287
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 287
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 287; CO 7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 287; CO 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
357 ft
·
19 sec
·
5th Avenue
23
Turn right onto Kimbark Street
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kimbark Street
24
Turn right
186 ft
·
15 sec
25
Turn right
109 ft
·
7 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.6 miles from Eagle, CO, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.2 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
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 Eagle, 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.
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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 Eagle, CO
This is one driving day of about 151.3 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eagle, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway for about 122.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.6 mi from Eagle, CO · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.6 miles from Eagle, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.2 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.93 one way
$45.85 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $24.33 | $48.65 |
| premium | $4.43 | $26.41 | $52.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.61 | $67.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(3.6 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Morning in Longmont on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°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
51 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
3h 6m 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 Eagle, CO to Longmont, CO covers 151.3 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, US 287, Sheridan Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.6 miles from Eagle, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 151.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 123 miles (I 76 / Heartland Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eagle, CO to Longmont, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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