How far is Northglenn, CO from Loveland, CO?

The driving distance from Northglenn, CO to Loveland, CO is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.22 mi
00h 41m
Flight
35.69 mi
57.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.69 mi
Kilometers
57.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.22 mi
Kilometers
64.73 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loveland
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM MDT
Return by in Northglenn
Tue, May 12, 8:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northglenn
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Loveland
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Northglenn
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Northglenn
20.1 mi
00h 20m
To Loveland
20.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 104th Avenue

    102 m · 16 sec · East 104th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West 104th Avenue

    157 m · 27 sec · West 104th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 25 North

    1407 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal

    65 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East State Highway 402

    77 m · 14 sec · East State Highway 402

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402

    553 ft · 11 sec · East State Highway 402

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East State Highway 402

    44 m · 8 sec · East State Highway 402

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402

    2313 ft · 46 sec · East State Highway 402

  13. 13

    Continue on 14th Street Southeast

    3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    153 m · 24 sec · East 6th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 68%
North Valley Highway
6.4 mi · 16%
14th Street Southeast
3.75 mi · 9%
South Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 3%
East State Highway 402
0.62 mi · 2%
SH 402
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 20m from Northglenn
Leave By
7:06 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northglenn and Sunny near Loveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Northglenn and 20.1 miles from Loveland.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northglenn and Sunny near Loveland.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northglenn and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 35.69 mi (57.44 km).

Northglenn

#1 Northglenn

City in Colorado

Population38,845
Coordinates39.8855400, -104.9872000
Altitude1639
CountryUnited States
Loveland

#2 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: East 104th Avenue (-104.987201, 39.885427)
End: East 6th Street (-105.074985, 40.397553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.80 $11.60
Premium $4.39 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $4.74 $6.73 $13.45

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Northglenn and Loveland. The current time is 19:26:24.

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.