How far is Firestone, CO from Loveland, CO?

The driving distance from Firestone, CO to Loveland, CO is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.65 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.01 mi
33.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.01 mi
Kilometers
33.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.65 mi
Kilometers
42.89 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loveland
Wed, Apr 22, 5:57 PM MDT
Return by in Firestone
Wed, Apr 22, 6:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Firestone
2026-04-22T17:22
Arrive Loveland
Wed, Apr 22, 5:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Firestone
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Firestone
13.3 mi
00h 17m
To Loveland
13.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Granville Avenue

    734 ft · 34 sec · Granville Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street

    1675 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Grant Avenue

    777 ft · 23 sec · West Grant Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Godding Hollow Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Godding Hollow Parkway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East I-25 Frontage Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East I-25 Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Firestone Boulevard

    119 m · 13 sec · Firestone Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.6 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

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

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

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

    77 m · 14 sec · East State Highway 402

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402

    553 ft · 11 sec · East State Highway 402

  13. 13

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

    44 m · 8 sec · East State Highway 402

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402

    2313 ft · 46 sec · East State Highway 402

  15. 15

    Continue on 14th Street Southeast

    3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    153 m · 24 sec · East 6th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Firestone and Loveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.6 mi · 55%
14th Street Southeast
3.75 mi · 14%
East I-25 Frontage Road
3.06 mi · 11%
Godding Hollow Parkway
1.98 mi · 7%
South Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 5%
East State Highway 402
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

14.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 17m from Firestone
Leave By
7:20 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Firestone 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 Firestone to Loveland?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Firestone and 13.4 miles from Loveland.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Firestone and Mostly Sunny near Loveland.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 12 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Firestone and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 21.01 mi (33.82 km).

Firestone

#1 Firestone

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population15,298
Coordinates40.1124800, -104.9366400
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Loveland

#2 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: Granville Avenue (-104.936641, 40.112264)
End: East 6th Street (-105.074985, 40.397553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.95
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.48 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.84 $7.68
Premium $4.39 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.74 $4.45 $8.91

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Firestone and Loveland. The current time is 17:22:30.

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.