How far is Loveland, CO from Wellington, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Wellington, CO is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Larimer County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Wellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Wellington.
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Start on East 6th Street
153 m · 31 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto East Eisenhower Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20.4 mi · 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 1 South: Wellington
1118 ft · 37 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Cleveland Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Wellington.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Loveland and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Wellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Wellington?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Timnath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Loveland and 13.2 miles from Wellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Loveland and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Wellington.
Stop Ideas Near Timnath
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 Timnath.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 21.44 mi (34.5 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellington
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 9,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.7038700, -105.0085900 |
| Altitude | 1586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland Avenue (-105.008588, 40.703944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
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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