How far is Lone Tree, CO from Loveland, CO?
The driving distance from Lone Tree, CO to Loveland, CO is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lone Tree and Loveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Tree and Loveland.
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Start on the route
139 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Yosemite Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street
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Turn right onto Chester Street
1016 ft · 32 sec · Chester Street
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Turn right onto East County Line Road
2278 ft · 47 sec · East County Line Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North
3070 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
22.7 mi · 29 min · South 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 Lone Tree 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
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree to Loveland?
The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Lone Tree and 34.1 miles from Loveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lone Tree and Mostly Sunny near Loveland.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lone Tree and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 59.3 mi (95.44 km).
#1 Lone Tree
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 13,614 |
| Coordinates | 39.5517100, -104.8863000 |
| Altitude | 1813 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.70 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
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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