How far is Berthoud, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Berthoud, CO to Aurora, CO is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
58.25 mi
00h 59m
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
58.25 mi
Kilometers
93.74 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Tue, Apr 14, 7:42 PM MDT
Return by in Berthoud
Tue, Apr 14, 8:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berthoud
2026-04-14T18:42
Arrive Aurora
Tue, Apr 14, 7:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berthoud
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 Berthoud
26 mi
00h 29m
To Aurora
32.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
16 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Avenue

    102 m · 17 sec · Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1144 ft · 39 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mountain Avenue

    1487 ft · 57 sec · Mountain Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East County Road 8

    30 m · 6 sec · East County Road 8

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East County Road 8

    1 mi · 1 min · East County Road 8

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 56

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Denver

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.3 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon

    3003 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue

    1772 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1504 ft · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28.9 mi · 50%
North Valley Highway
10.2 mi · 18%
East Highway 56
3.79 mi · 7%
I 225 South
3.12 mi · 5%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.48 mi · 4%
East County Road 8
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

22.3 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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 29m from Berthoud
Leave By
4:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 26 miles from Berthoud and 32.2 miles from Aurora.

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 16.1 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 4:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 12.2 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 7.7 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 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 Berthoud and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.78 km).

Berthoud

#1 Berthoud

Town of the United States

Population10,806
Coordinates40.3083200, -105.0810900
Altitude1535
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 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
Start: Lake Avenue (-105.081089, 40.308293)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.24
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.62 $15.24
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.41 $16.83
Premium $4.39 $9.05 $18.09
Diesel $4.74 $9.76 $19.52

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 Berthoud and Aurora. The current time is 18:42:58.

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.