How far is Loveland, CO from Estes Park, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Estes Park, CO is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Estes Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Estes Park.
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Start on East 6th Street
820 ft · 38 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Garfield Avenue
870 ft · 44 sec · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn left onto West 8th Street
109 m · 18 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn right onto Grant Avenue
1768 ft · 56 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
1547 ft · 47 sec · West 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Eisenhower Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Eisenhower Boulevard
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Continue on West Highway 34
22.8 mi · 40 min · West Highway 34
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Continue on Big Thompson Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Big Thompson Road
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Continue on Big Thompson Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Big Thompson Avenue
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Continue on Big Thompson Road
1795 ft · 42 sec · Big Thompson Road
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Continue on East Elkhorn Avenue
1385 ft · 54 sec · East Elkhorn Avenue
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Turn right onto Virginia Drive
67 m · 7 sec · Virginia Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Estes Park.
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.
West Highway 34
Continue on West Highway 34
22.8 mi · 00h 40m
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 Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Estes Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Estes Park?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Campion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Loveland and 15.4 miles from Estes Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Loveland and Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Estes Park.
Stop Ideas Near Campion
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 Campion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Estes Park. Straight-line distance: 23.55 mi (37.9 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Estes Park
Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,553 |
| Coordinates | 40.3772100, -105.5216700 |
| Altitude | 2300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Lane (-105.521635, 40.377193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
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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