How far is Superior, CO from Loveland, CO?

The driving distance from Superior, CO to Loveland, CO is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
45.44 mi
00h 49m
Flight
31.14 mi
50.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.14 mi
Kilometers
50.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.44 mi
Kilometers
73.13 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loveland
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM MDT
Return by in Superior
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Superior
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Loveland
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Superior
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
Firestone
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Superior
22.7 mi
00h 24m
To Loveland
22.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    961 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marshall Road

    644 ft · 18 sec · Marshall Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McCaslin Boulevard

    112 m · 24 sec · McCaslin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 36 East: Denver

    1565 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    3170 ft · 42 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Parkway, Interlocken Loop

    1460 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Parkway, RTD Park-n-Ride, Louisville

    67 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Interlocken Loop

    650 ft · 24 sec · Interlocken Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    8.4 mi · 9 min · Northwest Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    26.9 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

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

    77 m · 14 sec · East State Highway 402

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402

    553 ft · 11 sec · East State Highway 402

  19. 19

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

    44 m · 8 sec · East State Highway 402

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402

    2313 ft · 46 sec · East State Highway 402

  21. 21

    Continue on 14th Street Southeast

    3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    153 m · 24 sec · East 6th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26.9 mi · 59%
Northwest Parkway
8.68 mi · 19%
14th Street Southeast
3.75 mi · 8%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.03 mi · 4%
South Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi · 3%
I 25 North
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

26.9 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 24m from Superior
Leave By
4:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Superior and Mostly Sunny near Loveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Superior and 22.7 miles from Loveland.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Superior and Mostly Sunny near Loveland.

Stop Ideas Near Firestone

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 Firestone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 3.3 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 11.7 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

15 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

41 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Loveland. Straight-line distance: 31.14 mi (50.12 km).

Superior

#1 Superior

Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.

Population13,413
Coordinates39.9527600, -105.1686000
Altitude1675
CountryUnited States
Loveland

#2 Loveland

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

Population83,517
Coordinates40.3977600, -105.0749800
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.168599, 39.952577)
End: East 6th Street (-105.074985, 40.397553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.83
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.92 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.53 $13.07
Premium $4.39 $7.03 $14.05
Diesel $4.74 $7.58 $15.16

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Superior and Loveland. The current time is 20:13:04.

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.