How far is Lochbuie, CO from Loveland, CO?
The driving distance from Lochbuie, CO to Loveland, CO is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lochbuie and Loveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lochbuie and Loveland.
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Start on County Road 37
2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37
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At the end of the road, turn right onto I-76 Frontage Road
563 ft · 15 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 2
11 m · 1 sec · County Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 2
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2
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Turn slight right onto Baseline Road;County Road 2
1 km · 1 min · Baseline Road;County Road 2
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Continue on County Road 2
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 2
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Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
2.1 mi · 4 min · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Continue on Baseline Road
2485 ft · 59 sec · Baseline Road
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Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
1348 ft · 29 sec · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Turn left onto CanAm Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 7
1306 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bridge Street
37 m · 2 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
2254 ft · 54 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East 160th Avenue
8.2 mi · 11 min · East 160th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
2141 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25.6 mi · 26 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 Lochbuie 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Light Rain leaving Lochbuie 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 Lochbuie to Loveland?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Lochbuie and 21.8 miles from Loveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lochbuie and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Loveland.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lochbuie and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 32.97 mi (53.06 km).
#1 Lochbuie
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
| Population | 7,885 |
| Coordinates | 40.0072100, -104.7160800 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.96 | $13.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
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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