Origin
Loveland, CO
Morning in Loveland on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loveland, CO to Superior, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loveland, CO
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Superior, CO
Gustavo Galeano Maz
Trip Overview
Loveland to Superior is 45 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Mountain West region as you travel from Colorado into Colorado. Expect a drive that involves a good amount of turning, characteristic of local routes rather than a long, open highway stretch. With only one recommended day, this is a straightforward journey perfect for a quick relocation or a specific destination visit without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 26.7 mi | 26m |
| Northwest Parkway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| 14th Street Southeast | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Cleveland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Lincoln Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East State Highway 402 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South McCaslin Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 26.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland, CO and Superior, 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
·
26 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 228
Toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 228
Toward NW: Broomfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NW
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 36 West: Boulder
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto US 36
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward CO 170 West: McCaslin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
216 ft
·
6 sec
Toward McCaslin Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn slight left onto South McCaslin Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South McCaslin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto East Coal Creek Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Coal Creek Drive
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
2nd Avenue
19
Turn right
142 ft
·
10 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.7 — 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.
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 228
Toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NW: Broomfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 228
Toward NW: Broomfield
8
44.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward McCaslin Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward McCaslin Boulevard South
7
44.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
East Coal Creek Drive
Turn right onto East Coal Creek Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| premium | $4.39 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.14
Northwest Parkway
(8.3 mi)
$1.00
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Superior, CO
Morning in Superior on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lafayette, CO
23 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
19 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
54m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of roads rather than settling into a long highway cruise. While 24% of the journey is on the highway, the profile suggests frequent changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.7 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, providing a segment of more consistent travel before you likely transition to local roads. Be prepared for varied road conditions and speeds as you make your way toward your destination.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 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 early in the drive near US 287 / North Cleveland Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 45 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287 / North Cleveland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Loveland, CO and Superior, CO, road signs point toward E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield and Nw: Broomfield.
E 470 Toll: Limon
32.6 mi in
|
~37m
Broomfield
32.6 mi in
|
~37m
Nw: Broomfield
32.8 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Starting in Loveland, CO
Full guide →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 54m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 26.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.14 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Superior, 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 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles: 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 Superior, 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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