How far is Loveland, CO from Dacono, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Dacono, CO is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Dacono.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Dacono.
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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
19.4 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton
1710 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight
83 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
101 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Colorado Boulevard
150 m · 15 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn left onto 6th Street
635 ft · 30 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Ash Street
537 ft · 29 sec · Ash Street
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Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Dacono.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Loveland and Mostly Sunny near Dacono.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Dacono?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Loveland and 14.1 miles from Dacono.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Loveland and Mostly Sunny near Dacono.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Dacono. Straight-line distance: 22.78 mi (36.66 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dacono
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,572 |
| Coordinates | 40.0847100, -104.9394200 |
| Altitude | 1533 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dacono (-104.93942, 40.08471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
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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