10 Cities Near Estes Park + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Estes Park, Colorado, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Loveland, Longmont, Fort Collins.
The closest notable city to Estes Park, Colorado is Loveland, about 24 mi (38 km) away — roughly 45 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland | 24 mi / 38 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Longmont | 26 mi / 43 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fort Collins | 27 mi / 44 km | 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Boulder | 28 mi / 46 km | 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Broomfield | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Greeley | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Arvada | 46 mi / 74 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Commerce City | 50 mi / 81 km | 1 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Aurora | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Highlands Ranch | 64 mi / 103 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Estes Park
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Loveland, Longmont, Fort Collins, Boulder, Broomfield. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Estes Park include Loveland, Longmont, Fort Collins, Boulder, Broomfield. The closest is Loveland, about 24 miles (38 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.