How far is Aurora, CO from Berthoud, CO?

The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Berthoud, CO is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.58 mi
01h 04m
Flight
42.12 mi
67.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.12 mi
Kilometers
67.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.58 mi
Kilometers
83.01 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berthoud
Tue, Apr 14, 9:28 PM MDT
Return by in Aurora
Tue, Apr 14, 10:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-14T20:24
Arrive Berthoud
Tue, Apr 14, 9:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Aurora
25.8 mi
00h 32m
To Berthoud
25.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Berthoud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Berthoud.

  1. 1

    Start on North Vaughn Street

    24 m · 6 sec · North Vaughn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Toledo Street

    1120 ft · 49 sec · Toledo Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East 10th Avenue

    78 m · 16 sec · East 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    3014 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Fitzsimons Parkway

    1624 ft · 41 sec · North Fitzsimons Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 17th Place

    998 ft · 29 sec · East 17th Place

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 225 North

    2044 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Denver

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 56 West: Berthound

    1232 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 56 West: Berthound

    104 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Highway 56

    83 m · 16 sec · East Highway 56

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Highway 56

    778 ft · 22 sec · East Highway 56

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Highway 56

    28 m · 5 sec · East Highway 56

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto East Highway 56

    3.9 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56

  24. 24

    Continue on East County Road 8

    1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 8

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Avenue

    45 m · 8 sec · Mountain Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Avenue

    1492 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1144 ft · 37 sec · North 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue

    102 m · 15 sec · Lake Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Berthoud.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28.8 mi · 56%
North Valley Highway
10.4 mi · 20%
East Highway 56
4.1 mi · 8%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.09 mi · 4%
I 225 North
1.47 mi · 3%
I 70 West
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

22.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 32m from Aurora
Leave By
4:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Berthoud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Berthoud?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Aurora and 25.8 miles from Berthoud.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Berthoud.

Stop Ideas Near Erie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Berthoud. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.78 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population387,377
Coordinates39.7294300, -104.8319200
Altitude1648
CountryUnited States
Berthoud

#2 Berthoud

Town of the United States

Population10,806
Coordinates40.3083200, -105.0810900
Altitude1535
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-104.83192, 39.72943)
End: Berthoud (-105.08109, 40.30832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.43 $14.87
Premium $4.39 $7.99 $15.98
Diesel $4.74 $8.62 $17.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Berthoud. The current time is 20:24:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.