How far is Eagle, CO from Loveland, CO?
The driving distance from Eagle, CO to Loveland, CO is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle and Loveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Loveland.
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Start on West 2nd Street
41 m · 11 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1238 ft · 21 sec · Grand Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eby Creek Road
57 m · 4 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
884 ft · 18 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eby Creek Road
33 m · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
52 m · 3 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Take the ramp straight
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
122.2 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1098 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley 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 Eagle 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.
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
122 mi · 02h 22m
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 Eagle 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 Eagle to Loveland?
The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Eagle and 87.1 miles from Loveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 12:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagle and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Loveland.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
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 Empire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 106.02 mi (170.62 km).
#1 Eagle
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,911 |
| Coordinates | 39.6552600, -106.8286500 |
| Altitude | 2012 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $4.33 | $26.51 | $53.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $28.93 | $57.85 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $39.95 | $79.90 |
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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