How far is Berthoud, CO from Broomfield, CO?

The driving distance from Berthoud, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.7 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.79 mi
43.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.79 mi
Kilometers
43.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.7 mi
Kilometers
59.06 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broomfield
Wed, Apr 22, 7:18 PM MDT
Return by in Berthoud
Wed, Apr 22, 7:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berthoud
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Broomfield
Wed, Apr 22, 7:18 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berthoud
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Firestone
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Berthoud
18.3 mi
00h 19m
To Broomfield
18.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 24 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 26 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.8 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield

    1153 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NW: Broomfield

    3098 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Dillon Road

    1760 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Dillon Road

    1345 ft · 41 sec · West Dillon Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 112th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South 112th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard

    913 ft · 30 sec · West Midway Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Nickel Street

    682 ft · 22 sec · Nickel Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21.8 mi · 59%
Northwest Parkway
4.8 mi · 13%
East Highway 56
3.79 mi · 10%
South 112th Street
2.6 mi · 7%
East County Road 8
1.02 mi · 3%
NW
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

21.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firestone
00h 19m from Berthoud
Leave By
7:10 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berthoud and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Berthoud and 18.4 miles from Broomfield.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berthoud and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Firestone

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 Firestone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 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
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 14.6 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 10.8 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

15 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

30 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

41 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berthoud and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 26.79 mi (43.12 km).

Berthoud

#1 Berthoud

Town of the United States

Population10,806
Coordinates40.3083200, -105.0810900
Altitude1535
CountryUnited States
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#2 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Avenue (-105.081089, 40.308293)
End: (-105.086461, 39.920417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.27 $10.54
Premium $4.39 $5.66 $11.33
Diesel $4.74 $6.11 $12.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berthoud and Broomfield. The current time is 18:38:52.

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.