The drive from Longmont, CO to Cimarron Hills, CO covers 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Valley Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, North Powers Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.4 miles on North Valley Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.32 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
54.1 miles from Longmont, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 108.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 108.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 74.4 miles.
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 early in the drive near 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 108.3 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: near the start (5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (West I 25 Frontage Road): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|5th Avenue
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
6.8 mi into trip|~10m in|West I 25 Frontage Road
Take the exit onto West I 25 Frontage Road toward I 25 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 25 South
6
19.9 mi into trip|~24m in|I 25 / North Valley Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
28.7 mi into trip|~34m in|I 25 / North Valley Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
93.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward Interquest Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 153
Toward Interquest Parkway
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Valley Highway
74.4 mi
1h 23m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.9 mi
11m
North Powers Boulevard
10.1 mi
13m
Highway 119
3 mi
3m
Interquest Parkway
1.9 mi
3m
3rd Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
Constitution Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
North Valley Highway
— 74.4 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont, CO and Cimarron Hills, CO.
1
Start on this road
63 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.2 mi·47 sec·5th Avenue
3
Turn right onto Collyer Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Collyer Street
4
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.8 mi·3 min·3rd Avenue
5
Turn left onto CO 119
1.6 mi·2 min·East Ken Pratt Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CO 119
3.0 mi·3 min·Highway 119
7
Take the exit onto West I 25 Frontage Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West I 25 Frontage Road
Toward I 25 SouthUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 25
12 mi·11 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 25
0.6 mi·36 sec·North Valley Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
8.8 mi·10 min·North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
65 mi·1 hr 12 min·North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 153Toward Interquest ParkwayUse the right lane.
13
Continue on Interquest Parkway
1.9 mi·3 min·Interquest Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto CO 21
10 mi·13 min·North Powers Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Constitution Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·Constitution Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Peterson Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Peterson Road
17
Turn left onto Palmer Park Boulevard
521 ft·12 sec·Palmer Park Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
Palmer Park Boulevard
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 54.1 miles from Longmont, CO, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.4 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 3m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cimarron Hills, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Longmont, 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 Longmont, CO
This is one driving day of about 108.3 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Longmont, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Valley Highway for about 74.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.1 mi from Longmont, CO
· 1h 3m into the drive
The midpoint is around 54.1 miles from Longmont, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before North Valley Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.4 miles.
Arriving in Cimarron Hills, CO
The final approach into Cimarron Hills, 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 Cimarron Hills, CO.
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
Tikka & Grill, Nepali and Indian Food
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Denver, Colorado
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Moderately
mile 38.7
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossil...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
$10
near mile 89.6
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.37
$5.20
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.48
$4.33
EV Truck/SUV
43.3
0
$15.16
$6.93
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Longmont, CO
Late night
in Longmont on Saturday
Local time
1:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cimarron Hills, CO
Late night
in Cimarron Hills on Saturday
Local time
1:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°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
5 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
2h 8m 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 Longmont, CO to Cimarron Hills, CO covers 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Valley Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, North Powers Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.1 miles from Longmont, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.32 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 108.3 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: near the start (5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (West I 25 Frontage Road): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Longmont, CO to Cimarron Hills, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
