Loveland, CO Road Trips

With 12 routes heading out and 10 heading in, Loveland, CO works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 89 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Loveland, CO head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

22

Longest Drive

301.2 mi

Fruita, CO

Quickest Drive

12m

Berthoud, CO

Plan Around Loveland, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Loveland, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Grand Junction, CO to Loveland, CO 290.3 mi · 5h 33m Pueblo West, CO to Loveland, CO 174.3 mi · 2h 43m Colorado Springs, CO to Loveland, CO 119.7 mi · 2h 18m Ken Caryl, CO to Loveland, CO 71.6 mi · 1h 19m

Continue From Loveland, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Loveland, CO to Fruita, CO 301.2 mi · 5h 38m Loveland, CO to Cañon City, CO 164.9 mi · 3h 22m Loveland, CO to Fountain, CO 133.8 mi · 2h 32m Loveland, CO to Colorado Springs, CO 133.1 mi · 2h 2m

Trips from Loveland, CO

Loveland, CO to Fruita, CO

301.2 mi 5h 38m

Loveland, CO to Cañon City, CO

164.9 mi 3h 22m

Loveland, CO to Fountain, CO

133.8 mi 2h 32m

Loveland, CO to Colorado Springs, CO

133.1 mi 2h 2m

Loveland, CO to Castlewood, CO

65 mi 1h 21m

Loveland, CO to Wheat Ridge, CO

51.9 mi 1h 4m

Loveland, CO to Arvada, CO

50.5 mi 1h 2m

Loveland, CO to Denver, CO

50.4 mi 1h 4m

Loveland, CO to Federal Heights, CO

43.3 mi 53m

Loveland, CO to Brighton, CO

40.9 mi 50m

Loveland, CO to Longmont, CO

17.3 mi 26m

Loveland, CO to Fort Collins, CO

13.7 mi 27m

Driving from Loveland, CO

Expect an average of 89 miles and about 1h 43m behind the wheel when leaving Loveland, CO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 301 miles (5h 38m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Loveland, CO include Fruita, CO (301.2 mi, 5h 38m), Cañon City, CO (164.9 mi, 3h 22m), Fountain, CO (133.8 mi, 2h 32m), Colorado Springs, CO (133.1 mi, 2h 2m), and Castlewood, CO (65 mi, 1h 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 89-mile drive from Loveland, CO, expect to burn about 3.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Loveland, CO and 10 routes heading into Loveland, CO, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 301 miles.

The longest mapped route from Loveland, CO covers 301 miles and takes approximately 5h 38m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Loveland, CO runs about 89 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Loveland, CO include Fruita, CO, Cañon City, CO, Fountain, CO and Colorado Springs, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.