How far is Broomfield, CO from Loveland, CO?

The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Loveland, CO is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.12 mi
00h 45m
Flight
32.98 mi
53.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.98 mi
Kilometers
53.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.12 mi
Kilometers
67.79 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loveland
Wed, May 6, 9:52 PM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Wed, May 6, 10:38 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-05-06T21:07
Arrive Loveland
Wed, May 6, 9:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Broomfield
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Firestone
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Broomfield
21 mi
00h 22m
To Loveland
21.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM MDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
41°F
Today

Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Loveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Loveland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue

    83 m · 15 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nickel Street

    682 ft · 26 sec · Nickel Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard

    657 ft · 21 sec · West Midway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Dillon Road

    1632 ft · 49 sec · West Dillon Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward Northwest Parkway East

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Parkway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    26.9 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal

    65 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East State Highway 402

    77 m · 14 sec · East State Highway 402

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402

    553 ft · 11 sec · East State Highway 402

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East State Highway 402

    44 m · 8 sec · East State Highway 402

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402

    2313 ft · 46 sec · East State Highway 402

  18. 18

    Continue on 14th Street Southeast

    3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    153 m · 24 sec · East 6th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Loveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26.9 mi · 64%
Northwest Parkway
4.7 mi · 11%
14th Street Southeast
3.75 mi · 9%
South Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 3%
I 25 North
0.68 mi · 2%
East State Highway 402
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

26.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 22m from Broomfield
Leave By
7:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broomfield and Snow Likely near Loveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Loveland?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Broomfield and 21.1 miles from Loveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broomfield and Snow Likely near Loveland.

Stop Ideas Near Firestone

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Firestone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

15 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

41 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 32.98 mi (53.07 km).

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#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Loveland

#2 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.086461, 39.920417)
End: East 6th Street (-105.074985, 40.397553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.02
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.51 $11.02
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.09 $12.17
Premium $4.39 $6.54 $13.09
Diesel $4.74 $7.06 $14.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomfield and Loveland. The current time is 21:07:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.