How far is Louisville, CO from Loveland, CO?

The driving distance from Louisville, CO to Loveland, CO is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.64 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.17 mi
46.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.17 mi
Kilometers
46.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.64 mi
Kilometers
70.23 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loveland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM MDT
Return by in Louisville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Loveland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Longmont
CO

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

From Louisville
16.1 mi
00h 23m
To Loveland
27.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 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 Louisville and Loveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Street

    98 m · 16 sec · Spruce Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    105 m · 15 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    825 ft · 28 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Courtesy Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Courtesy Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 95th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North 95th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Arapahoe Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Arapahoe Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    13.2 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North 107th Street

    3.8 mi · 4 min · North 107th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Highway 287

    7.3 mi · 9 min · South Highway 287

  10. 10

    Continue on South Lincoln Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    153 m · 24 sec · East 6th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 287
7.28 mi · 17%
North 107th Street
3.8 mi · 9%
South Lincoln Avenue
3.33 mi · 8%
Courtesy Road
1.63 mi · 4%
Arapahoe Road
1.5 mi · 3%
North 95th Street
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Longmont
00h 23m from Louisville
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Loveland?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Longmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Louisville and 27.5 miles from Loveland.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Longmont

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 Longmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 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 10.5 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

19 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

46 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 29.17 mi (46.95 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Colorado

Population19,060
Coordinates39.9777600, -105.1319300
Altitude1626
CountryUnited States
Loveland

#2 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: Spruce Street (-105.13193, 39.977789)
End: East 6th Street (-105.074985, 40.397553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $4.39 $6.76 $13.52
Diesel $4.74 $7.29 $14.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Loveland. The current time is 21:42:45.

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.