How far is La Junta, CO from Loveland, CO?
The driving distance from La Junta, CO to Loveland, CO is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.8 miles (299 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Junta and Loveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Junta and Loveland.
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Start on the route
7 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
62 m · 11 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Avenue
1095 ft · 32 sec · Santa Fe Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
9.3 mi · 15 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
883 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard
1514 ft · 49 sec · Paul Harvey Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto William White Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · William White Boulevard
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Turn right onto César Chávez Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · César Chávez Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Denver
1903 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 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 La Junta 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving La Junta 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 La Junta to Loveland?
The road trip is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from La Junta and 115.6 miles from Loveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.8 miles (299 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Junta and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Loveland.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Junta and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 185.77 mi (298.97 km).
#1 La Junta
City in Colorado
| Population | 6,854 |
| Coordinates | 37.9850100, -103.5438300 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| 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: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $34.86 | $69.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $38.04 | $76.07 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $40.81 | $81.62 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $52.53 | $105.05 |
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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