How far is Loveland, CO from Manitou Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Manitou Springs, CO is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 24m.
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.
City in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Manitou Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Manitou Springs.
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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
70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fillmore Street
692 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fillmore Street West
71 m · 8 sec
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Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street
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Continue on Fontmore Road
1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road
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Continue on West Fontanero Street
1403 ft · 34 sec · West Fontanero Street
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Turn left onto North 31st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North 31st Street
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Turn sharp right onto West Cimarron Street
927 ft · 20 sec · West Cimarron Street
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Continue on Midland Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Midland Expressway
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Turn left onto Sunshine Trail
956 ft · 43 sec · Sunshine Trail
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1615 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Cañon Avenue
44 m · 7 sec · Cañon Avenue
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Turn right
27 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 Manitou Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Valley Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
70.1 mi · 01h 18m
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 And Snow Showers near Manitou Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Manitou Springs?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Greenwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Loveland and 61 miles from Manitou Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.64 one way or $37.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Loveland and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Manitou Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood Village.
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Union Station
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Manitou Springs. Straight-line distance: 106.6 mi (171.56 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manitou Springs
City in Colorado
| Population | 5,461 |
| Coordinates | 38.8597100, -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 1938 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manitou Springs (-104.9172, 38.85971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $28.09 | $56.18 |
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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