Origin
Pueblo West, CO
Evening in Pueblo West on Sunday
Local time
5:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pueblo West, CO to Loveland, CO
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
174.3 mi
281 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loveland, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pueblo West, CO to Loveland, CO covers 174.3 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Matt Drive, North Mc Culloch Boulevard, Bayview Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.41 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.2 miles from Pueblo West, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 174.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Matt Drive 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 Pueblo West, CO to Loveland, CO is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Pueblo West, CO to Loveland, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Matt Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Mc Culloch Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bayview Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Campbell Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Snyder Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Purcell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Matt Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo West, CO and Loveland, CO.
1
Start on East Abeyta Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abeyta Drive
2
Turn right onto North Matt Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Matt Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Mc Culloch Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Bayview Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bayview Drive
5
Turn right onto Campbell Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Drive
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Snyder Drive
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Snyder Drive
7
Turn left onto North Purcell Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Purcell Boulevard
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Purcell Boulevard
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Purcell Boulevard
9
Exit the roundabout onto North Purcell Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
North Purcell Boulevard
10
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
11
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
13
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
14
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
70 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
16
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
17
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27 mi
·
27 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
19
Keep slight left to continue on SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East State Highway 402
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
East State Highway 402
21
Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East State Highway 402
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East State Highway 402
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
East State Highway 402
23
Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East State Highway 402
24
Continue on 14th Street Southeast
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
14th Street Southeast
25
Take the ramp slight right
184 ft
·
5 sec
26
Merge slight left onto South Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
27
Turn left onto East 6th Street
502 ft
·
24 sec
·
East 6th Street
28
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.2 miles from Pueblo West, CO, or about 1h 21m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.2 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loveland, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pueblo West, 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 Pueblo West, CO
This is one driving day of about 174.3 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pueblo West, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.2 mi from Pueblo West, CO · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.2 miles from Pueblo West, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Loveland, CO
The final approach into Loveland, 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 Loveland, 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
$26.41 one way
$52.83 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $28.03 | $56.05 |
| premium | $4.43 | $30.42 | $60.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.72 | $77.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.30 | $8.37 |
| Efficient EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.25 | $6.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.40 | $11.16 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Loveland, CO
Evening in Loveland on Sunday
Local time
5:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°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
27 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
2h 43m 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 Pueblo West, CO to Loveland, CO covers 174.3 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Matt Drive, North Mc Culloch Boulevard, Bayview Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.2 miles from Pueblo West, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.41 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Pueblo West, CO to Loveland, CO is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Pueblo West, CO to Loveland, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pueblo West, CO to Loveland, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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