How far is Loveland, CO from Trinidad, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Trinidad, CO is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Trinidad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Trinidad.
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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
8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
2351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1189 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
6.1 mi · 8 min · North Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
78.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commercial Street, Downtown
1235 ft · 42 sec
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Turn sharp left onto North Commercial Street
2611 ft · 60 sec · North Commercial Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1454 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ash Street
91 m · 13 sec · South Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Trinidad.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
78.9 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Loveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Trinidad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Trinidad?
The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stratmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.9 miles from Loveland and 123.7 miles from Trinidad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.80 one way or $75.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Loveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Trinidad.
Stop Ideas Near Stratmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stratmoor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Trinidad. Straight-line distance: 225.18 mi (362.4 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trinidad
Home Rule Municipality in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 8,127 |
| Coordinates | 37.1694600, -104.5005400 |
| Altitude | 1839 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trinidad (-104.50054, 37.16946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $37.80 | $75.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $41.24 | $82.49 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $44.25 | $88.50 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $56.96 | $113.92 |
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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