How far is Loveland, CO from Glendale, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Glendale, CO is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Glendale.
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Start on East 6th Street
40 m · 10 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Southeast
3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast
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Continue on East State Highway 402
2084 ft · 42 sec · East State Highway 402
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
2404 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon
3003 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 South: Vasquez Boulevard
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
781 ft · 12 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North Colorado Boulevard
5.7 mi · 12 min · North Colorado Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Leetsdale Drive
2855 ft · 1 min · South Leetsdale Drive
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
1724 ft · 44 sec · South Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Exposition Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · East Exposition Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Exposition Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Glendale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Glendale?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 27 miles from Loveland and 26.9 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 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 Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Dacono
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dacono.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 48.45 mi (77.97 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
City in Colorado
| Population | 5,102 |
| Coordinates | 39.7049900, -104.9335900 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendale (-104.93359, 39.70499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $8.97 | $17.93 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
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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