Origin
Superior, CO
Morning in Superior on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Superior, 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
31m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Superior, CO
Gustavo Galeano Maz
Longmont, CO
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Trip Overview
This short 19-mile drive from Superior, CO to Longmont, CO will take you about 31 minutes to complete. Primarily using US 287, West Dillon Road, and Courtesy Road, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Mountain West region. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so be prepared for varied driving conditions. Given its brevity, you won't need to consider overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 55% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on major roads like US 287, which could feel more like a traditional highway, interspersed with local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 10.5 miles on US 287, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. Expect the road conditions to vary as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CO 170 / Marshall Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (CO 170 / Marshall Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CO 170 / McCaslin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (South 96th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CO 170 / Marshall Road
At end of road, turn right onto CO 170 / Marshall Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CO 170 / McCaslin Boulevard
Turn left onto CO 170 / McCaslin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
South 96th Street
Turn left onto South 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CO 7 / Arapahoe Road
Turn right onto CO 7 / Arapahoe Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 287
Turn left onto US 287
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 287 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| West Dillon Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Courtesy Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Arapahoe Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South 96th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 95th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| McCaslin Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 10.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior, CO and Longmont, CO.
1
Start on this road
142 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
2nd Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto CO 170
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Marshall Road
4
Turn left onto CO 170
368 ft
·
23 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on CO 170
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto West Dillon Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Dillon Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto South 96th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 96th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CO 42
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Courtesy Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CO 42
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 95th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto CO 7
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Arapahoe Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 287
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 287
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
357 ft
·
19 sec
·
5th Avenue
13
Turn right onto Kimbark Street
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kimbark Street
14
Turn right
186 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn right
109 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.73 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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
31m 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 Superior, CO to Longmont, CO covers 19 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 287, West Dillon Road, Courtesy Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Superior, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 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 19 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (CO 170 / Marshall Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CO 170 / McCaslin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (South 96th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Superior, 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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