How far is Centennial, CO from Loveland, CO?

The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Loveland, CO is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.67 mi
01h 09m
Flight
57.52 mi
92.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.52 mi
Kilometers
92.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.67 mi
Kilometers
105.69 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loveland
Tue, May 12, 9:14 PM MDT
Return by in Centennial
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centennial
2026-05-12T20:05
Arrive Loveland
Tue, May 12, 9:14 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centennial
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
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Centennial
32.8 mi
00h 34m
To Loveland
32.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    151 m · 41 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Panorama Circle

    536 ft · 23 sec · East Panorama Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Chester Street

    117 m · 15 sec · South Chester Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road

    1583 ft · 46 sec · East Dry Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 25 North

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    21.8 mi · 28 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

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

    77 m · 14 sec · East State Highway 402

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402

    553 ft · 11 sec · East State Highway 402

  15. 15

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

    44 m · 8 sec · East State Highway 402

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402

    2313 ft · 46 sec · East State Highway 402

  17. 17

    Continue on 14th Street Southeast

    3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    153 m · 24 sec · East 6th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centennial 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 42%
South Valley Highway
21.8 mi · 33%
North Valley Highway
9.6 mi · 15%
14th Street Southeast
3.75 mi · 6%
South Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 2%
East State Highway 402
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 34m from Centennial
Leave By
4:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Centennial and Sunny near Loveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Centennial and 32.9 miles from Loveland.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centennial and Sunny near Loveland.

Stop Ideas Near Erie

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 Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 57.52 mi (92.57 km).

Centennial

#1 Centennial

The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Population110,156
Coordinates39.5791600, -104.8769200
Altitude1777
CountryUnited States
Loveland

#2 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.877122, 39.579121)
End: East 6th Street (-105.074985, 40.397553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.39 $10.19 $20.37
Diesel $4.74 $10.99 $21.98

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Centennial and Loveland. The current time is 20:05:41.

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.