How far is Loveland, CO from Lafayette, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Lafayette, CO is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Lafayette.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 287
7.3 mi · 9 min · South Highway 287
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Continue on North 107th Street
3.8 mi · 4 min · North 107th Street
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Continue on Main Street
14.2 mi · 23 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Baseline Road
1.1 km · 2 min · West Baseline Road
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Turn right onto North Public Road
2168 ft · 1 min · North Public Road
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Turn left onto East Emma Street
97 m · 13 sec · East Emma Street
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Turn right onto South Harrison Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · South Harrison Avenue
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Turn right
24 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Lafayette.
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.
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14.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Loveland and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Longmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Loveland and 14.9 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 4:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Loveland and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Longmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Town of Frederick
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Longmont.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.96 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
City in Colorado
| Population | 28,579 |
| Coordinates | 39.9936000, -105.0897100 |
| Altitude | 1588 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-105.08971, 39.9936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $3.70 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
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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