How far is Loveland, CO from Eaton, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Eaton, CO is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Larimer County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Eaton.
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Start on East 6th Street
153 m · 31 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto East Eisenhower Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harmony Road
1394 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto East Harmony Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on County Road 74
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 74
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Continue on East Harmony Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
3128 ft · 2 min · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on East Harmony Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Harmony Road
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Continue on County Road 74
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 74
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 74
45 m · 3 sec · County Road 74
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 74
1 mi · 1 min · County Road 74
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Road
29 m · 2 sec · Collins Street
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Exit the rotary onto Collins Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Collins Street
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Turn left onto Oak Avenue
2105 ft · 57 sec · Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Eaton.
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
7.76 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Loveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Eaton?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Timnath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Loveland and 14.3 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Loveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near Timnath
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 Timnath.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.11 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eaton
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.5302600, -104.7113500 |
| Altitude | 1475 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-104.71135, 40.53026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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