Origin
Sherrelwood, CO
Late night in Sherrelwood on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherrelwood, 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
54m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 57m
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.
Sherrelwood, CO
Wender Junior Souza Vieira
Loveland, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Sherrelwood, CO to Loveland, CO is 44.1 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 straightforward drive stays within Colorado, moving from the Mountain West region to another part of the same region. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a same-day excursion. It offers a practical connection between two points without extensive travel time, making it ideal for a quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 27.3 mi | 27m |
| North Valley Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| 14th Street Southeast | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| South Lincoln Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Greenwood Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West 84th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East State Highway 402 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 27.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherrelwood, CO and Loveland, CO.
1
Start on Elder Street
438 ft
·
24 sec
·
Elder Street
2
Turn left onto Greenwood Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwood Boulevard
3
Turn right onto West 84th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 84th Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 25
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 25
27 mi
·
27 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 255
Toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
9
Keep slight left at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 255
Toward SH 402: Loveland and Greeley Canal
10
Enter roundabout onto CO 402
252 ft
·
14 sec
·
East State Highway 402
11
Continue on CO 402
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East State Highway 402
12
Enter roundabout onto CO 402
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
East State Highway 402
13
Continue on CO 402
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East State Highway 402
14
Continue on CO 402
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
14th Street Southeast
15
Take the ramp
183 ft
·
5 sec
16
Merge onto US 287
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
17
Turn left onto East 6th Street
501 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Street
18
Arrive at destination
East 6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 miles from Sherrelwood, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 84th Avenue
Turn right onto West 84th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 25 / North Valley Highway
Merge onto I 25 / North Valley Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
38.3 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
$6.64 one way
$13.29 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| premium | $4.39 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
3:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Frederick, CO
22 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
18 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
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 characterized by a high proportion of highway driving, with 100% of the journey on major roads like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and North Valley Highway. You'll encounter a turn-heavy local drive feel, even on these primary routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 27.3 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. Expect a mix of swift highway speeds and more frequent turns as you approach your destination.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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?
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 around 1 miles in near West 84th Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 44.1 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: at 1 miles (West 84th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Sherrelwood, CO to Loveland, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Sh 402: Loveland And Greeley Canal along the way.
Sh 402: Loveland And Greeley Canal
38.1 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 44.1 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 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 1 miles (West 84th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Loveland, CO
More from Sherrelwood, CO
More trips to Loveland, CO
Explore more options from Sherrelwood, CO or browse trips ending in Loveland, CO.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CO road trips.