How far is Loveland, CO from Louisville, CO?

The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Louisville, CO is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
32.1 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.17 mi
46.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.17 mi
Kilometers
46.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.1 mi
Kilometers
51.66 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM MDT
Return by in Loveland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loveland
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Louisville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Longmont
CO

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

From Loveland
16.1 mi
00h 24m
To Louisville
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Louisville.

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Highway 287

    7.3 mi · 9 min · South Highway 287

  5. 5

    Continue on North 107th Street

    3.8 mi · 4 min · North 107th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    13.2 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Arapahoe Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Arapahoe Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 95th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 95th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Courtesy Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Courtesy Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    825 ft · 27 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Front Street

    105 m · 15 sec · Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    98 m · 14 sec · Spruce Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
13.2 mi · 41%
South Highway 287
7.29 mi · 23%
North 107th Street
3.8 mi · 12%
South Lincoln Avenue
2.63 mi · 8%
Courtesy Road
1.64 mi · 5%
Arapahoe Road
1.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

13.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Longmont
00h 24m from Loveland
Leave By
4:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Loveland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Louisville?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 16.1 miles from Loveland and 16 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Loveland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Longmont

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 Longmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

19 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

46 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 29.17 mi (46.95 km).

Loveland

#1 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Louisville

#2 Louisville

City in Colorado

Population19,060
Coordinates39.9777600, -105.1319300
Altitude1626
CountryUnited States
Start: Loveland (-105.07498, 40.39776)
End: Louisville (-105.13193, 39.97776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.36
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.18 $8.36
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.61 $9.23
Premium $4.39 $4.96 $9.92
Diesel $4.74 $5.35 $10.71

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 Louisville. The current time is 00:48:36.

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.