How far is Loveland, CO from Brush, CO?

The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Brush, CO is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
81.99 mi
02h 01m
Flight
77.04 mi
123.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.04 mi
Kilometers
123.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.99 mi
Kilometers
131.95 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brush
Thu, Oct 15, 1:49 PM MDT
Return by in Loveland
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loveland
2026-10-15T11:48
Arrive Brush
Thu, Oct 15, 1:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loveland
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
Kersey
CO

Village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK

From Loveland
40.9 mi
01h 00m
To Brush
41.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph N
Destination
57°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 to 25 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Brush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    153 m · 31 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Eisenhower Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East Highway 34

    15.7 mi · 26 min · East Highway 34

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    30.1 mi · 49 min · Highway 34

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 34

    6.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 34

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 71: Brush, Snyder

    1428 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    2788 ft · 1 min · Colorado Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    121 m · 16 sec · Howard Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Clayton Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · Clayton Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 34
30.1 mi · 37%
US Highway 34
29.1 mi · 36%
East Highway 34
15.7 mi · 19%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
5.23 mi · 6%
North Lincoln Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
Colorado Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 34

Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

30.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kersey
01h 00m from Loveland
Leave By
2:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Loveland and Rain Showers Likely near Brush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Brush?

The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Kersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Loveland and 41.1 miles from Brush.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 2:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Loveland and Rain Showers Likely near Brush.

Stop Ideas Near Kersey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kersey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

48 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

52 mi away
623 Main St.
RAIL

Fort Morgan

66 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

71 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Brush. Straight-line distance: 77.04 mi (123.98 km).

Loveland

#1 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Brush

#2 Brush

City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States

Population5,438
Coordinates40.2588700, -103.6238400
Altitude1286
CountryUnited States
Start: Loveland (-105.07498, 40.39776)
End: Brush (-103.62384, 40.25887)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$25.00
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $12.50 $25.00
Mid-grade $4.72 $13.64 $27.28
Premium $5.06 $14.63 $29.26
Diesel $6.52 $18.83 $37.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Loveland and Brush. The current time is 11:48:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.