How far is Loveland, CO from Southglenn, CO?

The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Southglenn, CO is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.32 mi
01h 24m
Flight
56.38 mi
90.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.38 mi
Kilometers
90.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.32 mi
Kilometers
101.9 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southglenn
Wed, Jun 3, 6:24 PM MDT
Return by in Loveland
Wed, Jun 3, 7:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loveland
2026-06-03T17:00
Arrive Southglenn
Wed, Jun 3, 6:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Loveland
31.7 mi
00h 42m
To Southglenn
31.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 17 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward University Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard South

    146 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South University Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 12 min · South University Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Easter Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Easter Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Madison Court

    47 m · 8 sec · South Madison Court

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Saint Paul Street

    764 ft · 36 sec · South Saint Paul Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Fremont Drive

    583 ft · 28 sec · East Fremont Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Fillmore Circle

    97 m · 17 sec · South Fillmore Circle

  20. 20

    Continue on South Fillmore Circle

    36 m · 5 sec · South Fillmore Circle

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fillmore Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 43%
North Valley Highway
21.7 mi · 34%
South University Boulevard
6.5 mi · 10%
14th Street Southeast
3.74 mi · 6%
University Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
North Cleveland Avenue
0.72 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 42m from Loveland
Leave By
3:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Loveland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Loveland and 31.6 miles from Southglenn.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Loveland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.

Stop Ideas Near Erie

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 Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 11.7 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 7.3 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 5.9 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 8.7 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 Erie.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Southglenn. Straight-line distance: 56.38 mi (90.73 km).

Loveland

#1 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
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#2 Southglenn

Neighborhood in Centennial, Colorado, United States

Population42,268
Coordinates39.5872100, -104.9527600
Altitude1705
CountryUnited States
Start: Loveland (-105.07498, 40.39776)
End: Southglenn (-104.95276, 39.58721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.11 $18.21
Premium $4.39 $9.79 $19.58
Diesel $4.74 $10.56 $21.13

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Loveland and Southglenn. The current time is 17:00:50.

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.