How far is Eaton, CO from Loveland, CO?
The driving distance from Eaton, CO to Loveland, CO is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Larimer County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eaton and Loveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton and Loveland.
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Start on Oak Avenue
151 m · 15 sec · Oak Avenue
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Continue on Oak Avenue
2602 ft · 1 min · Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto Collins Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Collins Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Road
37 m · 2 sec · County Road 74
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Exit the rotary onto County Road 74
1 mi · 1 min · County Road 74
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 74
40 m · 2 sec · County Road 74
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 74
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 74
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Continue on East Harmony Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
3128 ft · 2 min · East 4th Avenue
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Continue on East Harmony Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on County Road 74
2.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 74
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Continue on Harmony Road
4 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road
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Turn left onto I 25 South
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.5 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
1546 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Eisenhower Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Cleveland Avenue
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
40 m · 6 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 Eaton and Loveland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.45 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Eaton 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 Eaton to Loveland?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Timnath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Eaton and 14.6 miles from Loveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Eaton and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Loveland.
Stop Ideas Near Timnath
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eaton and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.11 km).
#1 Eaton
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.5302600, -104.7113500 |
| Altitude | 1475 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
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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