How far is Loveland, CO from Edgewater, CO?

The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Edgewater, CO is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
52.12 mi
01h 06m
Flight
44.55 mi
71.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.55 mi
Kilometers
71.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.12 mi
Kilometers
83.88 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewater
Thu, Oct 15, 2:44 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
2026-10-15T13:38
Arrive Edgewater
Thu, Oct 15, 2:44 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Dacono
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Loveland
26.1 mi
00h 33m
To Edgewater
26 mi
00h 33m

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
53°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    40 m · 10 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cleveland Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Cleveland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Lincoln Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 14th Street Southeast

    3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on East State Highway 402

    2084 ft · 42 sec · East State Highway 402

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South

    2404 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.2 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1700 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 26th Avenue

    2984 ft · 1 min · West 26th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ingalls Street

    660 ft · 31 sec · Ingalls Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 25th Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · West 25th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 52%
North Valley Highway
10.9 mi · 21%
14th Street Southeast
3.74 mi · 7%
Heartland Expressway
3.24 mi · 6%
Sheridan Boulevard
2.93 mi · 6%
I 76 West
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dacono
00h 33m from Loveland
Leave By
4:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Loveland and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Loveland and 26 miles from Edgewater.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Loveland and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Dacono

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 Dacono and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

17 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

29 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 44.55 mi (71.7 km).

Loveland

#1 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

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

#2 Edgewater

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America

Population5,393
Coordinates39.7530400, -105.0641500
Altitude1640
CountryUnited States
Start: Loveland (-105.07498, 40.39776)
End: Edgewater (-105.06415, 39.75304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.92
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $7.96 $15.92
Mid-grade $4.72 $8.68 $17.37
Premium $5.06 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $6.52 $11.99 $23.98

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 Edgewater. The current time is 13:38:18.

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.