Loveland to Berkley is 47.5 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Colorado, moving from the Mountain West region to another part of the Mountain West. It's a straightforward, relatively short drive that mostly uses surface roads, making it a convenient option for a quick hop between these two areas. Consider this a practical transit rather than a scenic expedition, ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi
27m
North Valley Highway
10.9 mi
13m
14th Street Southeast
3.7 mi
6m
Heartland Expressway
1.7 mi
2m
North Cleveland Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Federal Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
South Lincoln Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
East State Highway 402
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 27.2 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,447 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~384 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Loveland, CO and Berkley, CO.
1
Start on East 6th Street
131 ft·9 sec·East 6th Street
2
Turn right onto US 287
0.7 mi·1 min·North Cleveland Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 287
0.6 mi·1 min·South Lincoln Avenue
4
Turn left onto CO 402
3.7 mi·6 min·14th Street Southeast
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CO 402
0.4 mi·41 sec·East State Highway 402
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 25 South
7
Merge onto I 25
27 mi·27 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 25
0.6 mi·36 sec·North Valley Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
8.8 mi·10 min·North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
1.5 mi·2 min·North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 216Toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand JunctionUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 76
1.7 mi·2 min·Heartland Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 3Toward US 287: Federal BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 287
0.4 mi·51 sec·Federal Boulevard
15
Continue on US 287
0.2 mi·26 sec·Federal Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 287
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Loveland, 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 287 / North Cleveland Avenue
Turn right onto US 287 / North Cleveland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
33.7 mi into trip|~39m 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 / slight right lanes.
6
42.5 mi into trip|~49m 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 / slight left lanes.
8
44 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
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 216
Toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
7
46.7 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$7.89
$15.78
premium
$4.54
$8.48
$16.97
diesel
$5.40
$10.10
$20.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.3
0
$4.99
$2.28
Efficient EV
11.9
0
$4.16
$1.90
EV Truck/SUV
19
0
$6.65
$3.04
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 25, 2026
Origin
Loveland, CO
Evening
in Loveland on Saturday
Local time
5:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
ESE 10 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 25 at 1:19PM MDT until April 27 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 25 at 12:42PM MDT until April 27 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Destination
Berkley, CO
Evening
in Berkley on Saturday
Local time
5:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
ENE 10 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 25 at 1:19PM MDT until April 27 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 25 at 12:42PM MDT until April 27 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
35°F
Erie, CO
24 mi in
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
57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 47.5-mile route has a highway share of 4%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest stretch on a highway is 27.2 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you approach your destination. The majority of the drive will involve navigating through developed areas on local roads.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near US 287 / North Cleveland Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 47.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287 / North Cleveland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Loveland, CO to Berkley, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Junction along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 27.2 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 Berkley, 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: near the start (US 287 / North Cleveland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 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 Berkley, CO before heading back.
