Road Trips from Loveland, CO
Heading out from Loveland, you've got a good mix of quick escapes and longer hauls. There are several destinations just an hour or so away, mostly on surface roads, perfect for a day trip. If you're looking for something with a bit more to see, you can reach places with parks within a few hours. Fruita stands out as the longest option, a solid 5.6-hour drive, and it's the only pick that offers a significant highway route, making it a different kind of journey.
Total Routes
4
Shortest
4.3h
With Parks Nearby
4
Weekend trip
Aspen, CO
4h 59m205.7 mi one way
Steamboat Springs, CO
4h 18m202.6 mi one way
Fruita, CO
5h 38m301.2 mi one way
This is your longest drive at 5.6 hours and 301.2 miles, and it's the only route that primarily uses the highway. Fruita also stands out by offering access to Colorado National Monument, making it a destination for a more substantial trip.
Long-haul ideas
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Aspen, CO
4h 59m205.7 mi one way
Steamboat Springs, CO
4h 18m202.6 mi one way
Fruita, CO
5h 38m301.2 mi one way
Cortez, CO
9h 32m427.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives might encounter high-altitude sections with climbs, as seen on the Brighton route. Park access, like near Cañon City, is also an option.
Summer
Summer travel is well-suited for the longer highway drive to Fruita, which offers access to Colorado National Monument.
Fall
The terrain on the Brighton route, with its high-altitude sections and climbs, could be particularly striking in the fall.
Winter
Shorter, surface road trips to destinations like Brighton, which has high-altitude sections, are feasible, but check conditions for any climbs.
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