How far is Loveland, CO from Lochbuie, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Lochbuie, CO is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Lochbuie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Lochbuie.
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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
25.4 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 7: Lafayette, Brighton
1996 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Bridge Street
47 m · 3 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
77 m · 4 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 85 north
80 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 85 north
1329 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
1.1 km · 45 sec · CanAm Highway
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Turn right onto East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
1418 ft · 28 sec · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Continue on Baseline Road
2485 ft · 59 sec · Baseline Road
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Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
2.1 mi · 4 min · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Continue on Baseline Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Baseline Road
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Continue on East 168th Avenue
2651 ft · 50 sec · East 168th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I-76 Frontage Road
65 m · 4 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto I-76 Frontage Road
537 ft · 17 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto County Road 37
2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 37
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Lochbuie.
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
25.4 mi · 00h 25m
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 Light Rain near Lochbuie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Lochbuie?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Loveland and 23.8 miles from Lochbuie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Loveland and Light Rain near Lochbuie.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Lochbuie. Straight-line distance: 32.97 mi (53.06 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lochbuie
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
| Population | 7,885 |
| Coordinates | 40.0072100, -104.7160800 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lochbuie (-104.71608, 40.00721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
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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