How far is Loveland, CO from Avon, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Avon, CO is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Avon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Avon.
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Start on East 6th Street
40 m · 10 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Southeast
3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast
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Continue on East State Highway 402
2084 ft · 42 sec · East State Highway 402
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
2404 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
102.2 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Avon
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Avon
74 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Avon Road
676 ft · 14 sec · Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road
156 m · 10 sec · Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road
47 m · 3 sec · Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road
85 m · 6 sec · Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road
32 m · 2 sec · Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road
1059 ft · 21 sec · Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Avon Road
90 m · 5 sec · Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road
23 m · 1 sec · Avon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Avon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
102 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Loveland and Sunny near Avon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Avon?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Loveland and 76.6 miles from Avon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 10:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.97 one way or $39.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loveland and Sunny near Avon.
Stop Ideas Near Idaho 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 Idaho Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Avon. Straight-line distance: 93.11 mi (149.84 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon
Home Rule Municipality that is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,952 |
| Coordinates | 39.6313700, -106.5222500 |
| Altitude | 2265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon (-106.52225, 39.63137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $22.05 | $44.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
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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