Origin
Edgewater, CO
Late night in Edgewater on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, CO to Loveland, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, CO
Malcolm Garret
Loveland, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Edgewater to Loveland is 52.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Colorado. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward and relatively quick connection between these two Front Range communities. It's a practical option for moving between Denver's western suburbs and the Loveland area, suitable for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 27.3 mi | 27m |
| North Valley Highway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| 14th Street Southeast | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Heartland Expressway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Lincoln Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East State Highway 402 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 26th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 27.3 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,564 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~381 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, CO and Loveland, CO.
1
Start on West 25th Avenue
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 25th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Ingalls Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ingalls Street
3
Turn right onto CR 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 26th Avenue
4
Turn left onto CO 95
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Sheridan Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 76 East
6
Merge onto I 76
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 25
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Valley Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on I 25
27 mi
·
27 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 255
Toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
14
Keep slight left at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 255
Toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
15
Enter roundabout onto CO 402
252 ft
·
14 sec
·
East State Highway 402
16
Continue on CO 402
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East State Highway 402
17
Enter roundabout onto CO 402
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
East State Highway 402
18
Continue on CO 402
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East State Highway 402
19
Continue on CO 402
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
14th Street Southeast
20
Take the ramp
183 ft
·
5 sec
21
Merge onto US 287
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
22
Turn left onto East 6th Street
501 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Street
23
Arrive at destination
East 6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Edgewater, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 25 / North Valley Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 25 / North Valley Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
46.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 255
Toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.84 one way
$17.68 round trip
$4.29/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Loveland, CO
Late night in Loveland on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mix, with about 7% of the drive on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 27.3 miles on this highway before transitioning to surface roads. Much of the driving will be on surface streets, as indicated by the "Mostly surface roads" profile. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals once you leave the highway segment.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,388 ft
5,011 ft
Total Climb
200 ft
Total Descent
570 ft
Highest Point
5,388 ft
~11.2 mi in
Elevation Range
377 ft
Notable High Points
5,388 ft at ~11.2 miles
+80 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edgewater, CO and Loveland, CO, road signs point toward Colorado Springs and Sh 402: Loveland And Greeley Canal.
Colorado Springs
6.9 mi in
|
~12m
Sh 402: Loveland And Greeley Canal
46.3 mi in
|
~55m
About the Cities
Starting in Edgewater, CO
Full guide →Arriving in Loveland, CO
Full guide →Founded 1877
Loveland is a city in the region of Colorado. There is a large population of artists in Loveland, which has drawn three foundries, an art museum, and the annual sculpture shows in August. The city lies on the Big Thompson River in Larimer County 26 miles (42 km) east of Rocky Mountain National Park and 46 miles (74 km) north of Denver. In 2020, the population of the City of Loveland was 78,000. The city is a popular retirement haven and a major business center.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Loveland, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Loveland, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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