How far is Loveland, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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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 Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Fort Collins.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Buchanan Avenue
1815 ft · 47 sec · Buchanan Avenue
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 287
1 mi · 1 min · South Highway 287
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Continue on South College Avenue
7 mi · 13 min · South College Avenue
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Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Continue on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Fort Collins.
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.
South College Avenue
Continue on South College Avenue
7 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Loveland and Mostly Sunny near Fort Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Timnath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Loveland and 6.9 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Loveland and Mostly Sunny near Fort Collins.
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 Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 12.96 mi (20.86 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.70 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
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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