How far is Berthoud, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?

The driving distance from Berthoud, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
127.9 mi
01h 58m
Flight
102.81 mi
165.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.81 mi
Kilometers
165.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.9 mi
Kilometers
205.83 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM MDT
Return by in Berthoud
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berthoud
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Colorado Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Castlewood
CO

City in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States

From Berthoud
57.4 mi
00h 59m
To Colorado Springs
70.6 mi
00h 59m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berthoud and Colorado Springs.

  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

    70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street

    1250 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown

    151 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Bijou Street

    846 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Kiowa Street

    972 ft · 35 sec · West Kiowa Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Kiowa Street

    1600 ft · 1 min · East Kiowa Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Weber Street

    150 m · 18 sec · North Weber Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue

    129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
79.5 mi · 62%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.3 mi · 17%
Monument Valley Freeway
5.91 mi · 5%
East Highway 56
3.79 mi · 3%
East County Road 8
1.02 mi · 1%
I 25 South
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

70.1 mi · 01h 18m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castlewood
00h 59m from Berthoud
Leave By
2:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berthoud and Mostly Sunny near Colorado Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berthoud to Colorado Springs?

The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Castlewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Berthoud and 70.6 miles from Colorado Springs.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castlewood

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 Castlewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

20 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

44 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

62 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berthoud and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 102.81 mi (165.45 km).

Berthoud

#1 Berthoud

Town of the United States

Population10,806
Coordinates40.3083200, -105.0810900
Altitude1535
CountryUnited States
Colorado Springs

#2 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

Population482,131
Coordinates38.8338800, -104.8213600
Altitude1832
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Avenue (-105.081089, 40.308293)
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.08 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.36
9.02 gal · 34.16 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $16.68 $33.36
Mid-grade $4.08 $18.42 $36.84
Premium $4.39 $19.80 $39.61
Diesel $4.74 $21.36 $42.73

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 Colorado Springs. The current time is 20:13:56.

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.