Origin
Ken Caryl, CO
Night in Ken Caryl on Saturday
Local time
10:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ken Caryl, CO to Loveland, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
71.6 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ken Caryl, CO
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Loveland, CO
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Trip Overview
This 71.6-mile journey from Ken Caryl, CO to Loveland, CO is best tackled as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including South Sangre de Cristo Road, South Continental Divide Road, and West Ken Caryl Avenue, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $11. Given its relatively short distance and turn-heavy local drive profile, this trip is ideal for a relaxed exploration within the Mountain West region. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a day out.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sangre de Cristo Road | — | — |
| South Continental Divide Road | — | — |
| West Ken Caryl Avenue | — | — |
| West Mineral Avenue | — | — |
| South Santa Fe Drive | — | — |
| I 25 North | — | — |
| South Valley Highway | — | — |
| North Valley Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Sangre de Cristo Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ken Caryl, CO and Loveland, CO.
1
Start on South Cottonwood Mountain
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Cottonwood Mountain
2
Turn left onto South Sangre de Cristo Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Sangre de Cristo Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Continental Divide Road
410 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Continental Divide Road
4
Turn right onto West Ken Caryl Avenue
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Ken Caryl Avenue
5
Continue on West Mineral Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Mineral Avenue
6
Turn left onto South Santa Fe Drive
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
South Santa Fe Drive
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 25 North: Fort Collins
8
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South Valley Highway
9
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
11
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27 mi
·
27 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
13
Keep slight left to continue on SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East State Highway 402
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
East State Highway 402
15
Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East State Highway 402
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East State Highway 402
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
East State Highway 402
17
Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 402
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East State Highway 402
18
Continue on 14th Street Southeast
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
14th Street Southeast
19
Take the ramp slight right
184 ft
·
5 sec
20
Merge slight left onto South Lincoln Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
21
Turn left onto East 6th Street
502 ft
·
24 sec
·
East 6th Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Ken Caryl, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.79 one way
$21.58 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Night in Loveland on Saturday
Local time
10:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 71.6-mile route, with 0% highway share. This means you'll be on more intimate, winding roads rather than high-speed interstates. The drive is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction, typical of navigating through local areas. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to note, as the nature of the route suggests a continuous series of turns and adjustments. You'll likely experience a dynamic driving experience without extended periods of straight, fast travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Sangre de Cristo Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ken Caryl, CO to Loveland, CO is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ken Caryl, CO to Loveland, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 71.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ken Caryl, CO to Loveland, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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