How far is Loveland, CO from Firestone, CO?

The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Firestone, CO is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.54 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.01 mi
33.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.01 mi
Kilometers
33.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.54 mi
Kilometers
42.71 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Firestone
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM MDT
Return by in Loveland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loveland
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Firestone
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Loveland
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Loveland
13.3 mi
00h 18m
To Firestone
13.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.4 mi · 14 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West

    1659 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 119

    659 ft · 16 sec · Highway 119

  10. 10

    Continue on Firestone Boulevard

    605 ft · 15 sec · Firestone Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East I-25 Frontage Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East I-25 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Godding Hollow Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Godding Hollow Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Grant Avenue

    777 ft · 23 sec · West Grant Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1675 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Granville Avenue

    734 ft · 32 sec · Granville Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Granville Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.4 mi · 54%
14th Street Southeast
3.74 mi · 14%
East I-25 Frontage Road
3.06 mi · 12%
Godding Hollow Parkway
1.98 mi · 7%
North Cleveland Avenue
0.72 mi · 3%
South Lincoln Avenue
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 18m from Loveland
Leave By
7:16 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Loveland and Mostly Sunny near Firestone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 13.3 miles from Loveland and 13.2 miles from Firestone.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 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 $3.48 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Loveland and Mostly Sunny near Firestone.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Firestone. Straight-line distance: 21.01 mi (33.82 km).

Loveland

#1 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

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

#2 Firestone

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

Population15,298
Coordinates40.1124800, -104.9366400
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: Loveland (-105.07498, 40.39776)
End: Firestone (-104.93664, 40.11248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.95
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.48 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.84 $7.68
Premium $4.39 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.74 $4.45 $8.91

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Loveland and Firestone. The current time is 21:59:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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