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Trip from Fort Morgan, CO to Longmont, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

79.7 mi

128 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Morgan County, Colorado, United States

Fort Morgan, CO

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city in Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 76, 1st Street, East Bison Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.2 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.01 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.

Midpoint

39.9 miles from Fort Morgan, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 79.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 79.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and 1st Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.2 miles on I 76.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and 1st Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 76 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 76 West
5
49.6 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward CO 52: Hudson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 31 Toward CO 52: Hudson
7
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 240 Toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
6
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CO 119 West: Longmont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward CO 119 West: Longmont

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 76 48.2 mi 48m
1st Street 9.7 mi 16m
East Bison Highway 8.3 mi 13m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 4.5 mi 4m
Highway 119 3.1 mi 3m
East 3rd Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
East Ken Pratt Boulevard 1.6 mi 1m
Main Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 76 — 48.2 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan, CO and Longmont, CO.

1

Start on State Street

136 ft · 5 sec · State Street
2

Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue

359 ft · 13 sec · East Kiowa Avenue
3

Turn right onto Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 76 West Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 76

48 mi · 48 min · I 76
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 31 Toward CO 52: Hudson
7

Enter roundabout onto CO 52

24 ft · 0 sec · East Bison Highway
8

Continue on CO 52

0.3 mi · 24 sec · East Bison Highway
9

Enter roundabout onto CO 52

133 ft · 2 sec · East Bison Highway
10

Continue on CO 52

8.0 mi · 12 min · East Bison Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on CO 52

9.7 mi · 16 min · 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto I 25

4.5 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Exit 240 Toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

290 ft · 7 sec
Toward CO 119 West: Longmont
16

Turn left onto CO 119

3.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 119
Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Continue on CO 119

1.6 mi · 1 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard
18

Take the exit

226 ft · 6 sec
19

Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto Kimbark Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Kimbark Street
21

Turn left

186 ft · 15 sec
22

Turn right

109 ft · 7 sec
23

Arrive at 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 39.9 miles from Fort Morgan, CO, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 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 18 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.9 miles or 41m 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 21m

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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Morgan, CO

This is one driving day of about 79.7 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fort Morgan, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 76 for about 48.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.9 mi from Fort Morgan, CO · 41m into the drive

city in and county seat of Adams County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brighton, CO

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

Wiggins, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lochbuie, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.9 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

San Miguel Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19704278848

Visit website

Chef's Da Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Morgan, Colorado

0.1 mi

Mariana's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wiggins, Colorado

0.5 mi

San Miguel Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19704278848

Visit website

Chef's Da Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19708674000

Visit website

Mariana's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.1

Wiggins, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19704837278

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+19708673200

Visit website

Pepper's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19703702584

Visit website

Santiago's Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19708672214

Visit website

Little Bamboo

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+19708671827

Visit website

El Valle Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19707433421

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.01 one way

$24.02 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $12.71 $25.43
premium $4.39 $13.79 $27.57
diesel $5.61 $17.60 $35.19

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, 2026-04-13.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fort Morgan, CO

Late night in Fort Morgan on Saturday

Local time

3:20 AM

MDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Longmont, CO

Late night in Longmont on Saturday

Local time

3:20 AM

MDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°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

37 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 37m 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 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 76, 1st Street, East Bison Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.9 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 $12.01 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Fort Morgan, CO to Longmont, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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