Origin
Longmont, CO
Late night in Longmont on Sunday
Local time
1:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Longmont, 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
26m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Longmont, CO
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Loveland, CO
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Trip Overview
This quick 17.3-mile drive between Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, is easily manageable in just 25 minutes. It's a straightforward local route, perfect for a day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll navigate through town using roads like 5th Avenue and Main Street, with a minimal fuel cost estimated at $3. Given its short distance and lack of highway driving, this trip is all about efficient local travel within the Mountain West region. Plan for a simple, direct journey with no significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Highway 287 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| North 107th Street | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| South Lincoln Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| East 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Highway 287
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longmont, CO and Loveland, CO.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
172 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 287
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 287
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North 107th Street
5
Continue on US 287
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Highway 287
6
Continue on US 287
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto East 6th Street
501 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Street
8
Arrive at destination
East 6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 287 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 287 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East 6th Street
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.18 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Sunday
Local time
1:34 AM
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
35 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 17.3-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. You won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted driving; instead, anticipate navigating through city streets and local roads like North 107th Street. This route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction, typical of urban or suburban travel. The feel behind the wheel will be that of a local commute, with traffic signals and intersections dictating your pace rather than open highway.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on South Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Longmont, CO to Loveland, CO is easy. At 26m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 287 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on South Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 287 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
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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