Colorado · Drives near Denver
Loveland Pass: US 6 Mountain Drive to Keystone
View the mapped US 6 route from the Loveland Ski Area approach over Loveland Pass to Keystone, with a downloadable GPX and official condition links.
- Distance (GPX)
- 17.2 mi 27.8 km
- Shape
- Scenic segment
- Driving time (planning estimate)
- 45 min–1 h 5 min
- Terrain elevation (approx.)
- 9,150–12,000 ft 2,790–3,650 m
- Start
- US 6 / Loveland Ski Area approach
- End
- US 6 in Keystone
Time covers this GPX one-way segment only, excluding the approach, return and stops. Traffic, weather, construction, road conditions and driving pace can change it substantially; it is not a live ETA.
Map/source review — not a guarantee the road is open today.
Road conditions and access can change. RevRoute does not provide live closure information. Check the official source before departure. Follow posted restrictions and never bypass a closed gate.
The drive
This Loveland Pass guide follows US 6 from the Loveland Ski Area approach near I-70 over the pass to Keystone. It is the pass-road segment, not a Georgetown-to-Dillon itinerary or the extended route through Swan Mountain Road to Frisco.
The road crosses exposed high-mountain terrain with bends, grades and changing weather. Expect other traffic, including commercial vehicles, and use only legal stopping areas rather than shoulders or blind corners.
The displayed route ends in Keystone. It excludes the approach from Denver or Georgetown, onward travel to Dillon and any return trip. Check current pass access before deciding between this crossing and another route.
RevScore: this route's curviness
28/100 Cruiser
Calculated from the bends and distance in this exact mapped route using RevRoute's existing scoring formula. Heading-change density: approximately 166° per km.
A geometry-based route score, not a user review, driving-performance ranking, difficulty rating or safety assessment. Elevation is not part of the current formula. Recorded-drive scores may differ because GPS sampling and speed weighting differ. Never change your speed to improve a score.
Recorded drives & leaderboard
No verified drive totals or leaderboard entries are published on this guide yet. We do not infer them from page views, GPX downloads or route previews.
Record this route in RevRouteHow these planning facts were checked
The OSRM car-routing model was checked against 100 points along this exact GPX, including its loop or segment shape—not simply the fastest route between the endpoints. The 45 min–1 h 5 min range uses rounded planning allowances of 15–75% above the model's no-live-traffic baseline. These allowances are not measured traffic statistics or a guarantee; allow extra time for lunch, photographs and other stops.
Terrain elevations were sampled at 100 points along the GPX using the USGS NED approximately 10-metre terrain dataset hosted by Open Topo Data (dataset snapshot: April 23, 2020). The displayed range is rounded to 50 feet / 10 metres. It is an approximate sampled range—not an exact road minimum/maximum, summit height or cumulative elevation gain. Terrain can differ from the road surface around tunnels, bridges and road cuts.
Facts checked October 19, 2026. Sources are linked under “Guide sources.” The original GPX remains an untimed map trace; these modeled facts are not recorded-drive measurements.
Driving notes
Plan while parked
Preview or change navigation only when safely parked. Follow posted speed limits and other restrictions.
Estimates are not arrival promises
The displayed range is a no-live-traffic planning model for this exact segment. Traffic, weather, closures and stops can add substantial time.
Check the official source
Use COtrip for current road restrictions and conditions immediately before travel; this guide is not a live closure service.
Places along the route
Loveland approach
Start on the US 6 pass-road approach. Ski-area parking has its own rules and is not promised by this guide.
Keystone
Endpoint of this segment; trips to Dillon, Swan Mountain Road or Frisco are separate.
Seasons & weather
Allow for high-mountain weather in every season and verify current restrictions. Do not assume that an open I-70 corridor means the pass road is also available.
Cautions
Weather and temporary pass closures
US 6 over Loveland Pass can be affected by snow, ice and operational closures. Check COtrip before departure; a visible map or driving estimate does not mean the pass is open.
Questions drivers ask
Does this route continue to Frisco?
No. This exact GPX ends in Keystone and does not include Swan Mountain Road or Frisco.
Does I-70 being open mean Loveland Pass is open?
No. They are separate roads. Consult current COtrip information for US 6 over the pass.
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