Origin
Fort Morgan, CO
Afternoon in Fort Morgan on Monday
Local time
3:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Morgan, CO to Longmont, CO
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
79.7 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
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6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Morgan, CO
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Longmont, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Morgan, CO to Longmont, CO covers 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Kiowa Avenue, Main Street, I 76 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.08 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
39.8 miles from Fort Morgan, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 79.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Kiowa Avenue 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Longmont, CO is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Longmont, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Kiowa Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CO 52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Bison Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Kiowa Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan, CO and Longmont, CO.
1
Start on State Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue
361 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Kiowa Avenue
3
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp left toward I 76 West
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 76 West
5
Merge slight left
48 mi
·
48 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Hudson
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
CO 52: Hudson
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bison Highway
23 ft
·
East Bison Highway
8
Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Bison Highway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bison Highway
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Bison Highway
10
Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
East Bison Highway
11
Continue on 1st Street
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
1st Street
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 25 North: Fort Collins
13
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
15
Keep slight left to continue on CO 119 West: Longmont
289 ft
·
8 sec
·
CO 119 West: Longmont
16
Turn left onto Highway 119
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 119
17
Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
18
Take the exit slight right
226 ft
·
7 sec
19
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Avenue
20
Turn right onto Kimbark Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kimbark Street
21
Turn left
187 ft
·
16 sec
22
Turn right
108 ft
·
8 sec
23
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 39.8 miles from Fort Morgan, CO, or about 42m 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 79.7 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
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 Fort Morgan, 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 Fort Morgan, CO
This is one driving day of about 79.7 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Morgan, 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 39.8 mi from Fort Morgan, CO · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Fort Morgan, 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
$12.08 one way
$24.15 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $12.81 | $25.63 |
| premium | $4.43 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
3:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
66°F
Brighton, CO
40 mi in
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
4 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
1h 24m 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Longmont, CO covers 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Kiowa Avenue, Main Street, I 76 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.8 miles from Fort Morgan, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.08 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Longmont, CO is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Longmont, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Morgan, CO to Longmont, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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