How far is Brush, CO from Loveland, CO?

The driving distance from Brush, CO to Loveland, CO is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.04 mi
01h 27m
Flight
77.04 mi
123.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.04 mi
Kilometers
123.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.04 mi
Kilometers
132.03 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loveland
Thu, Oct 15, 1:16 PM MDT
Return by in Brush
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush
2026-10-15T11:48
Arrive Loveland
Thu, Oct 15, 1:16 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Kersey
CO

Village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK

From Brush
40.9 mi
00h 43m
To Loveland
41.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 to 25 mph NNW
Destination
55°F
Today

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clayton Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Clayton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Emerson Street

    127 m · 26 sec · West Emerson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Colorado Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park

    36.9 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    15.3 mi · 25 min · Highway 34

  8. 8

    Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 9 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Cleveland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    40 m · 6 sec · East 6th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brush 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 34 West
36.9 mi · 45%
Colorado Avenue
23.7 mi · 29%
Highway 34
15.3 mi · 19%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6%
North Cleveland Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
West Emerson Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

US 34 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park

36.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kersey
00h 43m from Brush
Leave By
3:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brush and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Loveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Brush and 41.1 miles from Loveland.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brush and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Loveland.

Stop Ideas Near Kersey

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kersey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

48 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

52 mi away
623 Main St.
RAIL

Fort Morgan

66 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

71 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 77.04 mi (123.98 km).

Brush

#1 Brush

City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States

Population5,438
Coordinates40.2588700, -103.6238400
Altitude1286
CountryUnited States
Loveland

#2 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: Clayton Street (-103.623311, 40.258874)
End: East 6th Street (-105.074985, 40.397553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $12.54
Round trip
$25.09
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $12.54 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.72 $13.69 $27.37
Premium $5.06 $14.68 $29.37
Diesel $6.52 $18.90 $37.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brush and Loveland. The current time is 11:48:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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