How far is Loveland, CO from Lone Tree, CO?

The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Lone Tree, CO is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.17 mi
01h 23m
Flight
59.3 mi
95.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.3 mi
Kilometers
95.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.17 mi
Kilometers
108.1 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Tree
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM MDT
Return by in Loveland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loveland
2026-04-22T22:14
Arrive Lone Tree
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loveland
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Lafayette
CO

City in Colorado

From Loveland
33.6 mi
00h 41m
To Lone Tree
33.6 mi
00h 41m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Lone Tree.

  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

    27.2 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West County Line Road

    881 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East County Line Road

    1217 ft · 30 sec · East County Line Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chester Street

    1085 ft · 37 sec · Chester Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Yosemite Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Yosemite Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right

    50 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    105 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
32.3 mi · 48%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 40%
14th Street Southeast
3.74 mi · 6%
South Yosemite Street
0.85 mi · 1%
North Cleveland Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
South Lincoln Avenue
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 41m from Loveland
Leave By
3:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Loveland and Mostly Sunny near Lone Tree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Lone Tree?

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Loveland and 33.6 miles from Lone Tree.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

18 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

20 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

28 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Lone Tree. Straight-line distance: 59.3 mi (95.44 km).

Loveland

#1 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Lone Tree

#2 Lone Tree

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

Population13,614
Coordinates39.5517100, -104.8863000
Altitude1813
CountryUnited States
Start: Loveland (-105.07498, 40.39776)
End: Lone Tree (-104.8863, 39.55171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $8.76
Round trip
$17.53
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.76 $17.53
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.68 $19.36
Premium $4.39 $10.41 $20.81
Diesel $4.74 $11.23 $22.45

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 Lone Tree. The current time is 22:14:20.

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.