How far is Cañon City, CO from Loveland, CO?
The driving distance from Cañon City, CO to Loveland, CO is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cañon City and Loveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cañon City and Loveland.
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Start on Macon Avenue
103 m · 17 sec · Macon Avenue
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
693 ft · 38 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Royal Gorge Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Royal Gorge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mackenzie Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · Mackenzie Avenue
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Turn right
9.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
30.7 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
609 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
65 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East State Highway 402
77 m · 14 sec · East State Highway 402
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402
553 ft · 11 sec · East State Highway 402
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East State Highway 402
44 m · 8 sec · East State Highway 402
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402
2313 ft · 46 sec · East State Highway 402
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Continue on 14th Street Southeast
3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
153 m · 24 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cañon City and Loveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
70.1 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cañon City and Mostly Sunny near Loveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cañon City to Loveland?
The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Cañon City and 99.1 miles from Loveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 12:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.70 one way or $47.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cañon City and Mostly Sunny near Loveland.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cañon City and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 135.5 mi (218.06 km).
#1 Cañon City
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 16,679 |
| Coordinates | 38.4409800, -105.2424500 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 6th Street (-105.074985, 40.397553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $23.70 | $47.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $26.18 | $52.36 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.15 | $56.29 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $30.36 | $60.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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