How far is Loveland, CO from Milliken, CO?

The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Milliken, CO is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.34 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.5 mi
20.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.5 mi
Kilometers
20.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.34 mi
Kilometers
24.68 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milliken
Thu, Oct 15, 1:09 PM MDT
Return by in Loveland
Thu, Oct 15, 1:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loveland
2026-10-15T12:42
Arrive Milliken
Thu, Oct 15, 1:09 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Loveland
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Johnstown
CO

Municipality in Colorado, USA

From Loveland
7.6 mi
00h 13m
To Milliken
7.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph N
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 60: Johnstown, Milliken

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West South 1st Street

    6.7 mi · 12 min · West South 1st Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Grace Avenue

    46 m · 14 sec · South Grace Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    52 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West South 1st Street
6.66 mi · 43%
14th Street Southeast
3.74 mi · 24%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.28 mi · 15%
North Cleveland Avenue
0.72 mi · 5%
South Lincoln Avenue
0.62 mi · 4%
I 25 South
0.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West South 1st Street

Continue on West South 1st Street

6.66 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnstown
00h 13m from Loveland
Leave By
7:36 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Loveland and Light Rain Likely near Milliken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Loveland and 7.7 miles from Milliken.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Loveland and Light Rain Likely near Milliken.

Stop Ideas Near Johnstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Johnstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

25 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

30 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Milliken. Straight-line distance: 12.5 mi (20.11 km).

Loveland

#1 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

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

#2 Milliken

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population8,688
Coordinates40.3294300, -104.8552500
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Start: Loveland (-105.07498, 40.39776)
End: Milliken (-104.85525, 40.32943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.05 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.67
1.08 gal · 4.1 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $2.34 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.72 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $5.06 $2.73 $5.47
Diesel $6.52 $3.52 $7.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Loveland and Milliken. The current time is 12:42:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.